premolar
Before a molar tooth, either in physical position or in its time of developmentBefore a molar tooth, either in physical position or in its time of development; deciduous.
UK/ˈpriːməʊlə/US/ˈpriːmoʊlɚ/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Before a molar tooth, either in physical position or in its time of development; deciduous.
Origin
Clipping of premolar tooth, calque of Latin dens praemolaris. Equivalent to pre- + molar.Clipping of premolar tooth, calque of Latin dens praemolaris. Equivalent to pre- + molar.
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