Caninus

/kəˈnaɪnəs/ noun

Definition

In anatomy, one of the pointed teeth in the upper or lower jaw, also called a canine tooth; in Latin, an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to dogs.'

Etymology

From Latin caninus, derived from canis (dog), named because these teeth resemble the prominent fangs of dogs and other carnivores.

Kelly Says

Your caninus teeth are directly inherited from your carnivorous ancestors—while modern humans rarely use them to tear meat, we still have them in nearly the same position and shape as our dog cousins.

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