noun
dogtooth
Dogtooth (noun) means Synonym of cuspid, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars.
noun
1
Synonym of cuspid, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars.
2
An ornament common in Gothic architecture, consisting of pointed projections resembling teeth.
3
Synonym of houndstooth.
4
A dogtooth violet.
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Etymology
From Middle English dogge tothe, calque of Latin dens caninus (“doglike tooth”). Equivalent to dog + tooth.
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What is the meaning of dogtooth?
"dogtooth" (noun) means synonym of cuspid, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars.
What are the different meanings of dogtooth?
"dogtooth" has 3 main meanings: 1. Synonym of cuspid, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars; 2. An ornament common in Gothic architecture, consisting of pointed projections resembling teeth; 3. Synonym of houndstooth.