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Meaning of 'diphyodont' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Diphyodont [ a.]
- Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other; as, a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition; -- opposed to monophyodont.
2 . Diphyodont [ n.]
- An animal having two successive sets of teeth.

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dip dipaschal dipchick dipetalous diphenyl diphtheria diphtherial diphtheric diphtheritic diphthong

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