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Definition of eyetooth

eyetooth

/ˈaɪ.tuːθ/
eye · tooth
Plural:eyeteeth
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eyetooth Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A canine tooth of the upper jaw, situated directly below the eye.

Example

"The dentist examined the patient's chipped upper eyetooth to see if it needed a crown."

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• Nearby Words

eyesore
eyestalk
eyestrain
eyetooth
eyewall
eyewash
eyewatering

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century from 'eye' and 'tooth', either because these upper canine teeth lie directly beneath the eyes or from an old folk belief that their nerves connected directly to the eyes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyetooth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyetooth
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