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dentary

Syllabification: (den·ta·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈdentərē/
Definition of dentary

noun (plural dentaries)

Zoology
  • the anterior bone of the lower jaw, which bears the teeth. In mammals it forms the whole of the lower jaw (or mandible).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin dentarius, from Latin dens, dent- 'tooth'

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