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CARNASSIAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does carnassial mean? 

CARNASSIAL (adjective)
  The adjective CARNASSIAL has 1 sense:

1. (of a tooth) adapted for shearing fleshplay

  Familiarity information: CARNASSIAL used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CARNASSIAL (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh

Context example:

the carnassial teeth of carnivores

Similar:

sharp (having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing)


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