dilambdodont

adjective

di·​lamb·​do·​dont

(ˈ)dī¦lamdəˌdänt

: having two Λ-shaped transverse ridges on the molar teeth

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Dilambdodonta, category of insectivorous mammals recognized in some classifications, from di- + Greek lambda (Λ) + New Latin -odonta

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