dent de sagesse

Definitions of dent de sagesse
  1. noun
    any of the last 4 teeth on each side of the upper and lower jaw; the last of the permanent teeth to erupt (between ages 16 and 21)
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    type of:
    molaire
    grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
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