fangtooth
fangtooth · fangtooths · fangteeth
A beryciform fish of the monotypic family Anoplogastridae, with long sharp teethA beryciform fish of the monotypic family Anoplogastridae, with long sharp teeth.
Meaning
2 sensesA beryciform fish of the monotypic family Anoplogastridae, with long sharp teeth.
(archaic)Synonym of fang, large canine tooth.
Origin
From Middle English *fangtooth (“fang, canine”), from Old English fengtōþ, from feng (“graFrom Middle English *fangtooth (“fang, canine”), from Old English fengtōþ, from feng (“grasping, capture”) + tōþ (“tooth”). In the name of the fish perhaps a new compound of fang (abbreviation of the former) + tooth.
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Forms
plural: fangtooths / fangteeth| Singular | fangtooth |
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| Plural | fangtooths / fangteeth |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsfanglarge canine tooth
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular