Definition of ptychodont in English:

ptychodont

adjective ˈtɪkəʊdɒntˈtʌɪkədɒnt

Of a tooth: having a series of ridges that acts as a grinding surface; (originally specifically of a mammalian molar) having the crown folded at the sides, with the folds often crossing the crown. Of a dentition: consisting of such teeth. Now rare.

noun ˈtɪkəʊdɒntˈtʌɪkədɒnt

An animal with ptychodont or similar teeth; specifically a fossil shark of the Cretaceous family Ptychodontidae, with teeth that have a series of parallel folds adapted for crushing shells.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. From ancient Greek πτυχή fold + -odont. In later specific sense of the noun, after scientific Latin Ptychodontidae, family name.

Definition of ptychodont in US English:

ptychodont

adjective

Of a tooth: having a series of ridges that acts as a grinding surface; (originally specifically of a mammalian molar) having the crown folded at the sides, with the folds often crossing the crown. Of a dentition: consisting of such teeth. Now rare.

noun

An animal with ptychodont or similar teeth; specifically a fossil shark of the Cretaceous family Ptychodontidae, with teeth that have a series of parallel folds adapted for crushing shells.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. From ancient Greek πτυχή fold + -odont. In later specific sense of the noun, after scientific Latin Ptychodontidae, family name.

单词	ptychodont
释义	Definition of ptychodont in English: ptychodont adjective ˈtɪkəʊdɒntˈtʌɪkədɒnt Of a tooth: having a series of ridges that acts as a grinding surface; (originally specifically of a mammalian molar) having the crown folded at the sides, with the folds often crossing the crown. Of a dentition: consisting of such teeth. Now rare. noun ˈtɪkəʊdɒntˈtʌɪkədɒnt An animal with ptychodont or similar teeth; specifically a fossil shark of the Cretaceous family Ptychodontidae, with teeth that have a series of parallel folds adapted for crushing shells. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. From ancient Greek πτυχή fold + -odont. In later specific sense of the noun, after scientific Latin Ptychodontidae, family name. Definition of ptychodont in US English: ptychodont adjective Of a tooth: having a series of ridges that acts as a grinding surface; (originally specifically of a mammalian molar) having the crown folded at the sides, with the folds often crossing the crown. Of a dentition: consisting of such teeth. Now rare. noun An animal with ptychodont or similar teeth; specifically a fossil shark of the Cretaceous family Ptychodontidae, with teeth that have a series of parallel folds adapted for crushing shells. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. From ancient Greek πτυχή fold + -odont. In later specific sense of the noun, after scientific Latin Ptychodontidae, family name.
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