n. [ LL. dentillus, for L. denticulus. Cf. Dentelli, Denticle, Dentile. ] (Arch.) A small square block or projection in cornices, a number of which are ranged in an ornamental band; -- used particularly in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Formed by the teeth and the lips, or representing a sound so formed. -- n. A dentilabial sound or letter. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Toothed. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Dentition. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. dens, dentis, tooth + lavare to wash. ] A wash for cleaning the teeth. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. dentillus, for L. denticulus. See Dentil. ] (Zool.) A small tooth, like that of a saw. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. dens tooth + E. lingual. ] Produced by applying the tongue to the teeth or to the gums; or representing a sound so formed. -- n. A dentilingual sound or letter. [ 1913 Webster ]

The letters of this fourth, dentilingual or linguidental, class, viz., d, t, s, z, l, r. Am. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who speaks through the teeth, that is, with the teeth closed. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. dens, dentis, tooth + loqui to speak. ] The habit or practice of speaking through the teeth, or with them closed. [ 1913 Webster ]