CARNASSIAL


Meaning of CARNASSIAL in English

[ kα:'nasɪəl ]

■ adjective Zoology denoting the large upper premolar and lower molar teeth of a carnivore, adapted for shearing flesh.

Origin

C19: from Fr. carnassier 'carnivorous', based on L. caro , carn- 'flesh'.

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