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Machaerodus
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What's The Definition Of Machaerodus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Machaerodus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Machaerodus: See Also | Machaerodus In Webster's Dictionary \Ma*ch[ae]"ro*dus\, Machairodus \Ma*chai"ro*dus\, n.
[NL., fr. Gr. ? dagger + ? tooth.] (Paleon.)
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.
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