dentifrice Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush

WordNet

Den"ti*frice noun
Etymology
L. dentifricium; dens, dentis, tooth + fricare to rub: cf. F. dentifrice. See Tooth, and Friction.
Definitions
  1. A powder or other substance to be used in cleaning the teeth; tooth powder.

Webster 1913