lox·o·dont
| \ ˈläksəˌdänt \
variants:
or less commonly loxodontous \
¦⸗⸗¦däntəs
\
Definition of loxodont
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having shallow hollows between the ridges of the molar teeth
loxodont
noun
\ " \
plural -s
Definition of loxodont (Entry 2 of 2)
: an elephant with loxodont teeth
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“Loxodont.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loxodont. Accessed 12 May. 2021.
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