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denture
(den′c̸hər)
noun
- a set of teeth
- a fitting for the mouth, with artificial teeth, often a full set
Origin: Fr < dent, tooth < L dens, tooth
See denture in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A partial or complete set of artificial teeth for either the upper or lower jaw. Also called dental plate.
- A complete set of removable artificial teeth for both jaws. Often used in the plural.
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from dent, tooth; see dentist
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