eyetooth

eyetooth

English Noun
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Definition

A canine tooth of the upper jaw in humans.

Etymology

From eye + tooth, so called because of their position directly below the eyes.

Example Sentences

  • "the Cutters and Eye-teeth have usually but one Root"
  • "She called us by all our names, and when she grinned she revealed two minute gold prongs clipped to her eyeteeth."
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