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Definition of monodont in English: monodontadjective ˈmɒnədɒnt Zoology rare Of an animal: †having one persistent tusk or tooth (obsolete). Of a tooth: = "homodont".
Origin Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From ancient Greek μονοδοντ-, μονόδους; compare -odont. Compare French monodonte, noun and adjective, Portuguese monodonte, noun. Definition of monodont in US English: monodontadjectiveˈmɒnədɒnt Zoology rare Of an animal: †having one persistent tusk or tooth (obsolete). Of a tooth: = "homodont".
Origin Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From ancient Greek μονοδοντ-, μονόδους; compare -odont. Compare French monodonte, noun and adjective, Portuguese monodonte, noun. |