Machairodus

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μάχαιρα (mákhaira, “dagger”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “tooth”).

Proper noun

†Machairodus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Felidae – the saber-toothed tigers, extinct mammals, with the upper jaw canine teeth of remarkable size and strength.

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