loxodont

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adjective

lox·​o·​dont
ˈläksəˌdänt
variants or less commonly loxodontous
¦⸗⸗¦däntəs
: having shallow hollows between the ridges of the molar teeth

loxodont

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noun

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plural -s
: an elephant with loxodont teeth

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

loxodont from New Latin Loxodonta; loxodontous from New Latin Loxodonta + English -ous

Noun

New Latin Loxodonta

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“Loxodont.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loxodont. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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