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machairodus

CIDE DICTIONARY

machairodusn. [NL., fr. Gr. ma`chaira dagger + 'odoy`s tooth.].
     A genus of extinct mammals allied to the cats, and having in the upper jaw canine teeth of remarkable size and strength; -- hence called saber-toothed tigers.  [1913 Webster]

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