‖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. (Bot.) Having the margin dentate and also ciliate or fringed with hairs. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a dentate or toothed manner;
a. (Bot.) Having a form intermediate between dentate and sinuate. [ 1913 Webster ]