Meaning
Synonym of cuspid, a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English dogge tothe, calque of Latin dens caninus (“doglike tooth”). Equivalent to dog + tooth.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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