01 n. See Canine tooth, under Canine.
pl.
Dogteeth
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2.
An ornament common in Gothic architecture, consisting of pointed projections resembling teeth; -- also called tooth ornament.(Arch.) Also: tooth ornament
Phrases & compounds
Dogtooth spar —
a variety of calcite, in acute crystals, resembling the tooth of a dog. See Calcite.
Dogtooth violet —
a small, bulbous herb of the Lily family (genus Erythronium). It has two shining flat leaves and commonly one large flower.