laniary
/ˈleɪniˌɛri/
adjective
- Relating to or adapted for tearing or cutting flesh, especially describing certain teeth (canine teeth).
- The fossil showed the laniary structure of the ancient predator's jaw.
- The wolf's laniary teeth were long and sharp for tearing meat.
- Carnivores have well-developed laniary teeth for their diet.
noun
- A canine tooth adapted for tearing flesh.
- The lion's laniaries were impressive and dangerous.
- The dentist examined the patient's laniaries for cavities.
- In many mammals, the laniaries are the longest teeth.
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