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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: dentalis, from dens 'tooth'

dental

 adjective
     
Related topics: Human
den‧tal [only before noun]
HBH relating to your teeth
dental treatment/care
Dental care was free in the 60s.
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