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pachyodont

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having thick teeth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Having hinge teeth with large obscure tubercules with corresponding pits on the opposite valve.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • The pachyodont arrangement is characteristic of the Chamidae, the jewel boxes.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An organism with teeth of this kind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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History

Etymology

From pachy- + -odont.