The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Edentata \E`den*ta"ta\, prop. n. pl. [NL., neut. pl. from L.
edentatus, p. p. of edentare to render toothless; e out +
dens, dentis, tooth.] (Zo["o]l.)
An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and
anteaters; -- called also Bruta. The incisor teeth are
rarely developed, and in some groups all the teeth are
lacking.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Bruta \Bru"ta\, n. [NL., neuter pl., fr. L. brutus heavy,
stupid.] (Zool.)
See Edentata.
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