carcharodont

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κάρχαρος (kárkharos, “jagged”) +‎ -odont. Compare translingual Carcharodon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑː(ɹ)kəɹəˌdɒnt/

Adjective

carcharodont (not comparable)

  1. Characteristic of (especially having teeth like that of) the great white shark (Carcharodon).
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