Laniariform

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Shaped like a laniary, or canine tooth.

    "1840-1845, Richard Owen, Odontography the presence not only of canines, but of a pair of laniariform incisors in the upper jaw of the Camelidæ"

Example

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"1840-1845, Richard Owen, Odontography the presence not only of canines, but of a pair of laniariform incisors in the upper jaw of the Camelidæ"

Etymology

From laniary + -form.

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