dentifrice

noun

den·​ti·​frice ˈden-tə-frəs 

: a powder, paste, or liquid for cleaning the teeth

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dentifricie, from Latin dentifricium, from denti- + fricare to rub — more at friction

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dentifrice

noun

den·​ti·​frice ˈdent-ə-frəs 

: a powder, paste, or liquid for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

dentifrice

noun

den·​ti·​frice ˈdent-ə-frəs 

: a powder, paste, or liquid for cleaning the teeth