one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
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a carved pyramidal ornament; used in 13th century England
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Dogtooth \Dog"tooth`\, n.; pl. {Dogteeth}. 1. See {Canine tooth}, under {Canine}.
2. (Arch.) An ornament common in Gothic architecture, consisting of pointed projections resembling teeth; -- also called {tooth ornament}.
{Dogtooth spar} (Min.), a variety of calcite, in acute crystals, resembling the tooth of a dog. See {Calcite}.
{Dogtooth violet} (Bot.), a small, bulbous herb of the Lily family (genus {Erythronium}). It has two shining flat leaves and commonly one large flower. [Written also {dog's-tooth violet}.]
The man in charge wore a black and white dogtooth suit, a chunky gold name bracelet, and rings. It was not a demanding interview.