Definitions

1. adjective

having very large teeth, typically of herbivorous mammals that live on plants with low nutrient content

“The hypsodont teeth of the modern horse are better suited to grind tough grasses and other low-quality food sources.”

2. noun

a tooth with a high crown and a long, narrow root, typical of hypsodont mammals

“The hypsodonts in the fossil record show a clear adaptation to their environment, with strong, grinding teeth.”