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Definition of wisdom tooth noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

wisdom tooth

noun

/ˈwɪzdəm tuːθ/

/ˈwɪzdəm tuːθ/

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any of the four large teeth at the back of the mouth that do not grow until you are an adult compare canine (1), incisor, molar, premolarTopics Bodyc2

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