Molar
/ˈmoʊ.lɚ/noun
A type of tooth used for grinding food.
Did you know?The term 'molar' derives from Latin, meaning 'to grind', relating not just to teeth but to ancient grinding stones used in rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mel-
“to grind or crush”
Latin
Latin
molaris
“pertaining to a millstone; used for grinding”
Old French
Old French
molar
“grinding or crushing (derived from Latin)”
Middle English
Middle English
molar
“tooth for grinding food”
Modern English
English
molar
“a tooth adapted for grinding food”