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bilophodont

adjective
bi·loph·o·dont | \ (ˈ)bī¦läfəˌdänt , -lōf- \

Definition of bilophodont 

zoology

: having two transverse ridges or crests the molar teeth of the tapirs are bilophodont

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Other words from bilophodont

bilophodontism \(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗¦dänˌtizəm \ noun plural -s

History and Etymology for bilophodont

bi- entry 1 + lophodont

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