I. ˈpäntik adjective
Etymology: Latin ponticus, from Greek pontikos, from Pontos the Black sea, Pontus (country in northeast Asia Minor) + -ikos -ic
1. usually capitalized : of or relating to Pontus or the Black sea
2.
[so called from the quality of certain Pontic fruits]
obsolete : sour , astringent
3.
[Greek pontos sea + English -ic — more at find ]
: of or relating to sediments deposited in comparatively deep and stagnant water
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from Latin pont-, pons bridge + English -ic — more at find
: an artificial tooth on a dental bridge