Main Entry:

¹den·tal

Pronunciation:

\ˈden-t^əl\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin dentalis, from dent-, dens

Date:

1594

1 : of or relating to the teeth or dentistry 2 : articulated with the tip or blade of the tongue against or near the upper front teeth

— den·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb