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lophodont

Syllabification: (loph·o·dont)

Pronunciation: /ˈläfəˌdänt, ˈlōfə-/

Definition of lophodont

adjective

Zoology

(of molar teeth) having transverse ridges on the grinding surfaces, characteristic of some ungulates.
(of an ungulate) having teeth with transverse ridges on the grinding surfaces.