Definition of denticle in English:
denticle
noun ˈdɛntɪk(ə)lˈdɛn(t)ək(ə)l
Zoology A small tooth or toothlike projection.
Example sentencesExamples
- The remains consist of isolated teeth, spines, and dermal denticles.
- With the possible exception of this small missing portion of the jaw, there are no other teeth or denticles on the prearticular.
- The other teeth do not show denticles because they are not well preserved.
- Near the base of the teeth, the denticles are less strongly pointed, and may become rounded.
- The mother later returns, repeatedly, to each of her tadpoles, which have reduced beaks and denticles, and deposits unfertilized eggs for them to eat.
Origin
Late Middle English (denoting a pointer on an astrolabe): from Latin denticulus, diminutive of dens, dent- 'tooth'.
Definition of denticle in US English:
denticle
nounˈdɛn(t)ək(ə)lˈden(t)ək(ə)l
Zoology A small tooth or toothlike projection.
Example sentencesExamples
- Near the base of the teeth, the denticles are less strongly pointed, and may become rounded.
- The other teeth do not show denticles because they are not well preserved.
- The remains consist of isolated teeth, spines, and dermal denticles.
- The mother later returns, repeatedly, to each of her tadpoles, which have reduced beaks and denticles, and deposits unfertilized eggs for them to eat.
- With the possible exception of this small missing portion of the jaw, there are no other teeth or denticles on the prearticular.
Origin
Late Middle English (denoting a pointer on an astrolabe): from Latin denticulus, diminutive of dens, dent- ‘tooth’.