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Definition of Laniary

1. Adjective. Of or relating to a pointed conical tooth.

Definition of Laniary

1. a. Lacerating or tearing; as, the laniary canine teeth.

2. n. The shambles; a place of slaughter.

Definition of Laniary

1. Adjective. Lacerating or tearing ¹

2. Noun. The shambles; a place of slaughter. ¹

3. Noun. (anatomy) A canine tooth. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Laniary

1. a cuspid [n -ARIES] - See also: cuspid

Medical Definition of Laniary

1. Lacerating or tearing; as, the laniary canine teeth. Origin: L. Laniarius, fr. Lanius butcher, laniare to tear in pieces: cf. F. Laniaire. 1. The shambles; a place of slaughter. 2. A laniary, or canine, tooth. Origin: L. Laniary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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