‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. dens, dentis, tooth + cetus, pl. cete, whale, Gr. &unr_;. ] (Zool.) The division of Cetacea in which the teeth are developed, including the sperm whale, dolphins, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. denticulus a little tooth, dim. of dens, dentis, tooth. See Dental, and cf. Dentelli. ] A small tooth or projecting point.
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a. [ L. dens, dentis, tooth + -ferous. ] Bearing teeth; dentigerous. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. dens, dentis, tooth + -form: cf. F. dentiforme. ] Having the form of a tooth or of teeth; tooth-shaped. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. dentifricium; dens, dentis, tooth + fricare to rub: cf. F. dentifrice. See Tooth, and Friction. ] A powder or other substance to be used in cleaning the teeth; tooth powder. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. dens, dentis, tooth + -gerous. ] Bearing teeth or toothlike structures. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ LL. dentillus, for L. denticulus. Cf. Dentelli, Denticle, Dentile. ] (Arch.) A small square block or projection in cornices, a number of which are ranged in an ornamental band; -- used particularly in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Formed by the teeth and the lips, or representing a sound so formed. --