Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eyetooth

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
eye-tooth
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A canine tooth of the upper jaw in humans.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From eye + tooth, so called because of their position directly below the eyes.

Inflected Forms

eyeteeth (plural) eye tooth (alternative) eye-tooth (alternative)

Phrases

cut one's eyeteeth give one's eye-teeth

Synonyms

canine canine tooth eye tooth dogtooth cuspid

Questions

What does eyetooth mean?
A canine tooth of the upper jaw in humans.
Where does eyetooth come from?
From eye + tooth, so called because of their position directly below the eyes.

How to pronounce eyetooth

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