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Tooth

teeth

A tooth is a hard, bony structure found in the jaws of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing.

Pronunciation

/tuːθ/

Etymology

From Old English tōth, from Proto-West Germanic *tūthaz, of uncertain origin.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

peg tusk

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

bone anatomical structure

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

incisor canine premolar molar

Meronyms — Parts or Components

enamel dentin pulp

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

jaw skull

Indexes

anatomical structure natural object

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