incisory

[ in-sahy-zuh-ree ]

adjective

1. adapted for cutting, as the incisor teeth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incisory¹

First recorded in 1585–95; incisor + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Here do I sit now, In this the smallest oasis, Like a date indeed, Brown, quite sweet, gold-suppurating, For rounded mouth of maiden longing, But yet still more for youthful, maidlike, Ice-cold and snow-white and incisory Front teeth: and for such assuredly, Pine the hearts all of ardent date-fruits.

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