dogtooth

n. 犬齿, 犬牙, 犬牙饰

词形变化

dogteeth dogtooths 复数 dogtooths dogteeth 复数

别名

dog tooth dog's tooth

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of cuspid, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars.

    Dogges teeth, dentes canini.

    There are other twaine on each side, commonly called Dogge-teeth.

    When he smiled... one of his dogteeth stuck out.

  2. 2.

    An ornament common in Gothic architecture, consisting of pointed projections resembling teeth.

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  3. 3.

    Synonym of houndstooth.

  4. 4.

    A dogtooth violet.

  5. 5.

    Alternative form of dog tooth, a jagged leading edge of a wing.

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词源

From Middle English dogge tothe, calque of Latin dens caninus (“doglike tooth”). Equivalent to dog + tooth.

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