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wisdom tooth
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wisdom tooth
n.
One of four rearmost molars on each side of the upper and lower jaw in humans. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt, typically in early adulthood.

[Translation of New Latin dns sapientiae : dns, tooth + sapientiae, genitive of sapientia, wisdom.]

wisdom tooth
Noun
any of the four molar teeth, one at the back of each side of the jaw, that are the last of the permanent teeth to come through

wisdom tooth  (wzdm)
One of four molars, the last on each side of both jaws in humans, usually appearing in young adulthood.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wisdom toothwisdom tooth - any of the last 4 teeth on each side of the upper and lower jaw; the last of the permanent teeth to erupt (between ages 16 and 21)
molar, grinder - grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
Translations
Spanish wisdom tooth nmuela del juicio
French wisdom tooth wisdom ndent f de sagesse
German wisdom tooth wisdom nWeisheitszahn m
Italian wisdom tooth ndente m del giudizio

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