DENTIFRICE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush
Categories: Cleansing agent, Cleanser, Cleaner
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dentifrice" comes from Latin dentifricium, which comes from Middle English dentifricie. Many other languages have similar words:
- French: dentifrice
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!