Saber-Toothed
/ˈseɪbərˌtuːðd/noun
Having long, curved canine teeth resembling a saber, especially of prehistoric predators.
Did you know?The name is a modern descriptive compound, but it taps into the older symbolic power of the saber: a curved blade associated with warfare, status, and lethal force.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Persian
Persian
shamshir
“a curved sword”
14th Century
Old French
sabre
“a curved sword or saber”
16th Century
English
saber
“a curved sword”
Old English
English
tōþ
“a tooth”
Late 19th Century
English
saber-toothed
“having teeth shaped like a saber, especially in reference to extinct cats”