English Explanatory Dictionary

loph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ridge of enamel connecting the cusps of a molar or cheek tooth.

Pronunciation

/ləʊf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-loaf.wav

Word forms

loph lophs

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek λόφος (lóphos, “crest”); compare lopho-, lophid.

Derived words

ectoloph enteroloph metaloph paraloph posteroloph
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