| edental | See Edentate. <zoology> One of the Edentata. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| edentata | <zoology> An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; called also Bruta. The incisor teeth are rarely developed, and in some groups all the teeth are lacking. Origin: NL, neut. Pl. From L. Edentatus, p. P. Of edentare to render toothless; e out + dens, dentis, tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| edentate | 1. Destitute of teeth; as, an edentate quadruped; an edentate leaf. 2. <zoology> Belonging to the Edentata. <zoology> One of the Edentata. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| edentulous | Without teeth. (27 Sep 1997) |