acrodont

adjective
ac·​ro·​dont | \ ˈa-krə-ˌdänt\

Definition of acrodont

 (Entry 1 of 2)

of teeth
: consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets also : having such teeth — compare pleurodont

acrodont

noun
ac·​ro·​dont | \ ˈa-krə-ˌdänt\
plural -s

Definition of acrodont (Entry 2 of 2)

: an acrodont animal

Other Words from acrodont

Adjective

acrodontism \ ˈa-​krə-​ˌdän-​ˌti-​zəm \ noun, plural -s

First Known Use of acrodont

Adjective

1841, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acrodont

Adjective

acr- + -odont

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