Meaning Of The Word Carnassial
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Carnassial Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Carnassial?
carnassial in American English
a carnassial tooth designating or of teeth of a flesh-eating animal specialized for slicing or shearing rather than tearing, esp. the last premolars of the upper jaw and the first molars of the lower jaw adjective: adapted for shearing flesh noun: a carnassial tooth, esp. the last upper premolar or the first lower molar tooth of certain carnivores carnassial in British English adjective: of, relating to, or designating the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of carnivores, which have sharp edges for tearing flesh noun: a carnassial tooth |
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