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Incisor
//ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)// noun
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Noun
- 1 A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth of mammals, between the canines and adapted for cutting; in humans there are four in each jaw.
- 2 a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws wordnet
Etymology
Borrowing from New Latin incīsor, from incīdō (“to cut into, cut through”) + -tor (“-er, -or”, agent noun suffix).
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