n. A tooth with a broad crown used to grind food, located behind the premolars. adj. 1. Relating to the molars. 2. Capable of grinding. [From Middle English molares, molars, from Latin molāris, belonging to a mill, grinder, molar, from mola, millstone; see melə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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