Defn: One of the Edentata.
EDENTALOUS
E*den"tal*ous, a.
Defn: See Edentate, a.
EDENTATA E`den*ta"ta, n. pl. Etym: [NL., neut. pl. from L. edentatus, p. p. of edentare to render toothless; e out + dens, dentis, tooth.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; — called also Bruta. The incisor teeth are rarely developed, and in some groups all the teeth are lacking.
EDENTATE
E*den"tate, a.
1. Destitute of teeth; as, an edentate quadruped; an edentate leaf.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Belonging to the Edentata.
EDENTATE
E*den"tate, n. (Zoöl.)