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CARNASSIAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does carnassial mean?
• CARNASSIAL (adjective)
The adjective CARNASSIAL has 1 sense:
1. (of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh
Familiarity information: CARNASSIAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh
Context example:
the carnassial teeth of carnivores
Similar:
sharp (having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing)
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"If you mentioned the wolf you better prepare the stick." (Arabic proverb)
"The word goes out but the message is lost." (Corsican proverb)