xanthodontous

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English

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Etymology

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From xanth- +‎ odonto- +‎ -ous.

Adjective

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xanthodontous (comparative more xanthodontous, superlative most xanthodontous)

  1. (rare) Having yellow teeth.
    • 1951, The Journal of the Michigan State Dental Association:
      Just tell her that she is naturally xanthodontous. It will not make her teeth any whiter, but it will exalt her ego.