loxodont
loxodontous
Definition of loxodont
: having shallow hollows between the ridges of the molar teeth
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Origin and Etymology of loxodont
loxodont from New Latin Loxodonta; loxodontous from New Latin Loxodonta + English -ous
loxodont
Definition of loxodont
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: an elephant with loxodont teeth
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Origin and Etymology of loxodont
New Latin Loxodonta
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