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Meaning of LANIARY

Pronunciation:  'leynee`eree

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 Definition: [adj]  of or relating to a pointed conical tooth
 
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 Synonyms: canine
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \La"ni*a*ry\, a. [L. laniarius, fr. lanius butcher,
    laniare to tear in pieces: cf. F. laniaire.] (Anat.)
    Lacerating or tearing; as, the laniary canine teeth.
    
  2. \La"ni*a*ry\, n. [L. {Laniary}, a.]
    1. The shambles; a place of slaughter. [R.]
    2. (Anat.) A laniary, or canine, tooth.
    
 
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