Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toothblack

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
tooth-black
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A substance used by certain tribes to blacken the teeth.

Uncountable

Etymology

From tooth + black.

Usage

Questions

What does toothblack mean?
A substance used by certain tribes to blacken the teeth.
Where does toothblack come from?
From tooth + black.

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