‖prop. n. pl. [ NL., neut. pl. from L. edentatus, p. p. of edentare to render toothless; e out + dens, dentis, tooth. ] (Zoöl.) An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; -- called also
a.
n. (Zoöl.) One of the Edentata. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Same as Edentate, a. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A depriving of teeth. [ R. ] Cockeram. [ 1913 Webster ]