DENTIFRICE


Meaning of DENTIFRICE in English

[ 'dɛntɪfrɪs ]

■ noun a paste or powder for cleaning the teeth.

Origin

ME: from Fr., from L. dentifricium , from dens , dent- 'tooth' + fricare 'to rub'.

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