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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any creature with two successive sets of teeth.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other. not-comparable

   "a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition"

Example

More examples

"a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition"

Etymology

Ancient Greek διφυής (diphuḗs, “double”) + ὀδόντος (odóntos) (genitive of ὀδούς (odoús, “tooth”)).

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