Defn: A diminutive tooth; a denticle.
DENTIFEROUS
Den*tif"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. dens, dentis, tooth + -ferous.]
Defn: Bearing teeth; dentigerous.
DENTIFORM Den"ti*form, a. Etym: [L. dens, dentis, tooth + -form: cf. F. dentiforme.]
Defn: Having the form of a tooth or of teeth; tooth-shaped.
DENTIFRICE Den"ti*frice, n. Etym: [L. dentifricium; dens, dentis, tooth + fricare to rub: cf. F. dentifrice. See Tooth, and Friction.]
Defn: A powder or other substance to be used in cleaning the teeth; tooth powder.
DENTIGEROUS
Den*tig"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. dens, dentis, tooth + -gerous.]
Defn: Bearing teeth or toothlike structures.
DENTIL
Den"til, n. Etym: [LL. dentillus, for L. denticulus. Cf. Dentelli,
Denticle, Dentile.] (Arch.)