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Vocabulary Entry
dogtooth
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A type of tooth found in some carnivorous animals, characterized by its conical shape and used for gripping or tearing.
Example Sentences
"The dogtooth of the shark helps it catch slippery fish."
"Her collection included various fossils, one of which was a dogtooth."
"The cat's dogtooth can be very sharp and lethal."
A
adjective
Relating to or resembling a dogtooth; often used in reference to certain kinds of plants or characteristics.
Example Sentences
"The dogtooth violet has beautiful, unique flowers."
"The dogtooth powder is known for its medicinal properties."
"The plant's dogtooth-like leaves make it easy to identify."