acrodont
1 of 2adjective
ac·ro·dont
ˈa-krə-ˌdänt
of teeth
: consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets
also : having such teeth compare pleurodont
acrodontism noun
ˈa-krə-ˌdän-ˌti-zəm
plural -s
acrodont
2 of 2noun
ac·ro·dont
ˈa-krə-ˌdänt
plural -s
: an acrodont animal
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
acr- + -odont
First Known Use
Adjective
1841, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1838, in the meaning defined above