Eyetooth
(noun)
A canine tooth located in the upper jaw, used for biting and chewing food.
Origin:
Derived from 'eye' and 'tooth'.
Examples:
- The eyetooth is a sharp, pointed tooth located between the incisors and the premolars.
- The eyetooth is one of the four canine teeth located in the upper jaw.
- The patient had a painful cavities in his eyetooth and needed a dental filling.
- The eyeteeth are important for biting and chewing tough foods like meat.
- The eyeteeth play an important role in maintaining good oral hygiene.