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Meanings
1
teething toy; teether; teething ring
A toy given to infants to help soothe gums during teething.
When I gave the baby a teething toy, they started chewing on it right away.
2
tooth hardening meal; New Year's feast
A traditional meal eaten during New Year's celebrations, believed to promote strong teeth. Rarely used in modern contexts.
In the past, there was a custom of preparing a tooth hardening meal during the New Year.