soricident

adjective

so·​ric·​i·​dent

səˈrisəˌdent,

-dənt

: having or characterized by teeth like those of shrews in which the middle pair of incisors are very large and the canines small and unspecialized

Word History

Etymology

Latin soric-, sorex shrew + -i- + dent-, dens tooth

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!