- gomphodont
- \\ˈgäm(p)fəˌdänt\ adjective
Etymology: Greek gomphos + English -odont: having the teeth implanted in sockets
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gomphodont, a. Zool.(ˈgɒmfədɒnt)[f. Gr. γόµϕ-ος bolt + ὀδοντ- (ὀδούς) tooth.]Having the teeth inserted by gomphosis; socketed.in Century Dict.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.