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wisdom tooth

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun wisdom tooth has 1 sense
  1. wisdom 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)
    --1 is a kind of
    molar, grinder

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Wisdom Tooth

Definition:

A wisdom tooth is any of the four third molars, which are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. These teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25.

Senses:

  1. The third molar tooth, which is one of the last teeth to develop and erupt in the mouth.

Usages:

Common usage:

  • She had her wisdom tooth extracted due to severe pain.
  • It is common for teenagers and young adults to experience discomfort when their wisdom teeth start coming in.

Local usage:

  • My grandmother always tells me stories of how people in her hometown believe wisdom teeth bring good luck.

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