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Having ten points or teeth.

growth, as leaves (except of evergreens) in autumn, or as parts of animals, such as hair, teeth, antlers, etc.; also, shedding leaves or parts at certain seasons, stages, or intervals; as, deciduous trees; the deciduous membrane.

The shedding of teeth. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

Of or pertaining to the teeth or to dentistry; as, dental surgery.

The quality of being formed by the aid of the teeth.

Pertaining to, or bearing, teeth. -- n.

Toothed; especially, with the teeth projecting straight out, not pointed either forward or backward; as, a dentate leaf.

Formation of teeth; toothed form. [R.] How did it [a bill] get its barb, its dentation Paley.

The division of Cetacea in which the teeth are developed, including the sperm whale, dolphins, etc.

The state of being set with small notches or teeth. Grew.

Bearing teeth; dentigerous.

Having the form of a tooth or of teeth; tooth-shaped.

A powder or other substance to be used in cleaning the teeth; tooth powder.

Bearing teeth or toothlike structures.

Formed by the teeth and the lips, or representing a sound so formed. -- n.

A wash for cleaning the teeth.

Produced by applying the tongue to the teeth or to the gums; or representing a sound so formed. -- n.

One who speaks through the teeth, that is, with the teeth closed.

The habit or practice of speaking through the teeth, or with them closed.

The dense calcified substance of which teeth are largely composed. It contains less animal matter than bone, and in the teeth of man is situated beneath the enamel.