dentex

/ ˈdɛntɛks /

noun

1. a large active predatory sparid fish, Dentex dentex, of Mediterranean and E Atlantic waters, having long sharp teeth and powerful jaws

Word History and Origins

Origin of dentex¹

C19: from Latin dentix, dentex from dens tooth

Example Sentences

In 1982, the company merged with National Dentex Corp., which now includes more than 30 labs in multiple states.

From Washington Times

If they’ve been lucky, they have plenty of swordfish, branzino, and dentex, a large, valuable fish known here as zubatac.

From New York Times

Dentex, den′teks, n. a voracious sparoid fish.

From Project Gutenberg

The deal represents a premium of about 70 percent to National Dentex's share price of $10.02 on April 1.

From Reuters

National Dentex said it expects the transaction to close at the end of the quarter ending June 30.

From Reuters