dentary

den·ta·ry

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Definitions of dentary word

noun dentary a bone in the lower jaw of non-mammalian vertebrates, which holds the teeth 3
abbreviation DENTARY dental 3
noun plural dentary one of a pair of membrane bones that in lower vertebrates form the distal part of the lower jaws and in mammals comprise the mandible. 1
noun dentary The anterior bone of the lower jaw, which bears the teeth. In mammals it forms the whole of the lower jaw (or mandible). 1
noun dentary (anatomy) The dentary bone. 0
adjective dentary (anatomy) Relating to, or bearing, teeth. 0

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < Latin dentārius of the teeth, equivalent to dent- (stem of dēns) tooth + -ārius -ary

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