| laniary | <anatomy> Lacerating or tearing; as, the laniary canine teeth. Origin: L. Laniarius, fr. Lanius butcher, laniare to tear in pieces: cf. F. Laniaire. 1. The shambles; a place of slaughter. 2. <anatomy> A laniary, or canine, tooth. Origin: L. Laniary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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