adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of an animal, having a reddish enamel at the tips of the teeth.
2. 2
   Predatory and voracious. figuratively, literary, uncommon

   "to the guidance of his friend Rownaa, son and heir of the red-toothed monarch already described."

Example

More examples

"to the guidance of his friend Rownaa, son and heir of the red-toothed monarch already described."

Etymology

From red + toothed.

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