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Machairodus

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Ma-chae′ro-dus

(mȧ-kē′rō̍-dŭs)
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Ma-chai′ro-dus

(mȧ-kī′rō̍-dŭs)
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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
μάχαιρα
dagger +
ὀδούσ
tooth.]
(Paleon.)
A genus of extinct mammals allied to the cats, and having in the upper jaw canine teeth of remarkable size and strength; – hence called
saber-toothed tigers
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Machairodus

Machairodus

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Machairodus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Felidae – the saber-toothed tigers, extinct mammals, with the upper jaw canine teeth of remarkable size and strength.