EDENTATE


Meaning of EDENTATE in English

[ 'i:dənteɪt ]

■ noun Zoology a mammal of an order distinguished by the lack of incisor and canine teeth, including the anteaters, sloths, and armadillos. [Order Xenarthra (or Edentata).]

Origin

C19: from L. edentat- , edentare 'make toothless'.

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