noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
canine tooth; eyetooth; cuspid
Anatomical term for the pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars. In everyday speech, 糸切り歯 is more common.
See also: 糸切り歯
犬歯は食べ物を引き裂くのに役立つ。
Canine teeth are useful for tearing food.