machaerodus Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ma*chæ"ro*dus, Ma*chai"ro*dus noun (Also<

• Machaerodus
• Machærodus
• Machairodus

)

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. dagger + tooth.

Definitions

1. (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.