dogtooth

Meaning

  1. A canine tooth.
  2. An ornament common in Gothic architecture, consisting of pointed projections resembling teeth.
  3. Synonym of houndstooth

Synonyms

Translations

κυνόδοντας

σκυλόδοντο

dent de l’œil

dent œillère

Etymology

In summary

From Middle English dogge tothe; equivalent to dog + tooth.

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