laniary


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laniary

(ˈlænɪərɪ)
adj
(Anatomy) (esp of canine teeth) adapted for tearing
n, pl -aries
(Anatomy) a tooth adapted for tearing
[C19: from Latin lanius butcher, from laniāre to tear]
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Adj.1.laniary - of or relating to a pointed conical tooth
canine
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