eyeteeth

Meanings

• noun

  The two teeth located in the upper jaw, just below the eye socket, used for biting and tearing food.

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Variants

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eyeteeth , eyetooth

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Etymology

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Derived from Old English 'ege-tand', meaning 'tooth near the eye'.

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Trivia

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1. Each person typically has two eyeteeth, one on each side of the upper jaw.

2. The loss of the first eyeteeth is often celebrated with small ceremonies or gifts, as it marks the end of childhood and the beginning of adolescence.

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Related Concepts

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1. tooth: Belongs to the same semantic field as 'eyeteeth', as they are both types of teeth.

2. incisor: Specific type of tooth used for biting and cutting food, including eyeteeth and other incisors in the mouth.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the loss of the first eyeteeth is considered a rite of passage for children, with various traditions surrounding the removal and replacement of these teeth.

How to Memorize "eyeteeth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of teeth in an upper jaw, with the two outermost teeth being the eyeteeth, located just below the eye sockets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'eyeteeth' with the image of teeth near your eyes or the first teeth that fall out as a child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Eyes up high, eyeteeth in the sky', to help remember the location and name of these teeth.

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