Defn: A marine mollusk of the genus Dentalium, with a curved conical shell resembling a tooth. See Dentalium.
DENTALISM
Den"tal*ism, n.
Defn: The quality of being formed by the aid of the teeth.
DENTALIUM
Den*ta"li*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. dens, dentis, tooth.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of marine mollusks belonging to the Scaphopoda, having a tubular conical shell.
DENTARY
Den"ta*ry, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or bearing, teeth.
— n.
Defn: The distal bone of the lower jaw in many animals, which may or may not bear teeth.
DENTATE; DENTATED Den"tate, Den"ta*ted, a. Etym: [L. dentatus, fr. dens, dentis, tooth.]
1. (Bot.)