Molars: meaning, definitions and examples

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molars

[ ˈmoʊlərz ]

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teeth

Molars are the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Synonyms

back teeth, chewing teeth, grinders

Examples of usage

The dentist found a cavity in one of my molars.
Chewing tough meat can be challenging without strong molars.

Translations

Translations of the word "molars" in other languages:

🇵🇹 molares

🇮🇳 दाढ़

🇩🇪 Backenzähne

🇮🇩 geraham

🇺🇦 моляри

🇵🇱 trzonowce

🇯🇵 臼歯

🇫🇷 molaires

🇪🇸 molares

🇹🇷 azı dişleri

🇰🇷 어금니

🇸🇦 الأضراس

🇨🇿 stoličky

🇸🇰 stoličky

🇨🇳 臼齿

🇸🇮 kočniki

🇮🇸 jaxlar

🇰🇿 азу тістер

🇬🇪 კბილები

🇦🇿 ağzı dişləri

🇲🇽 molares

Word origin

The word 'molar' comes from the Latin word 'molaris', which means 'millstone'. The molars are called so because of their function in grinding food, similar to a millstone grinding grain. These teeth are essential for proper chewing and digestion.