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denticle

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛntɪk(ə)l/

Definition of denticle

noun

Zoology
  • a small tooth or tooth-like projection.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a pointer on an astrolabe): from Latin denticulus, diminutive of dens, dent- 'tooth'

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