-odus

American  

1. variant of -odont, especially in the names of genera in zoology.

   ceratodus.

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Usage

What does -odus mean? The combining form -odus is used like a suffix meaning “toothed" or "having teeth.” It is used in some scientific terms, especially in the names of genera in zoology.The form -odus ultimately comes from the Greek odoús, meaning “tooth.” The Latin word for “tooth” is dēns, source of the combining forms denti- and dento-.The form -odus is a variant of -odont.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use -odont article.A corresponding form of -odont combined to the beginning of words is odonto-, which you can learn more about in our Words That Use article for the form.

Etymology

Origin of -odus

< New Latin < Greek -odous; -odont