sa·ber-toothed
| \ ˈsā-bər-ˌtütht
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Definition of saber-toothed
: having long sharp canine teeth
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“Saber-toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saber-toothed. Accessed 29 May. 2022.
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The first known use of saber-toothed was in 1849
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