edentate

Adjective, Noun

Lacking teeth.; Noun: A member of the order Edentata of mammals including the anteater, armadillo, and sloth.

ریشه

From Latin 'ēdentātus', past participle of 'ēdentāre' to knock out the teeth, from 'ē-' + 'dent-', dens tooth.

مثال

• The edentate man struggled to chew his food.
• The armadillo is an example of an edentate.
• The edentate species are known for their unique characteristics.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Edentate species Edentate mammal Edentate order