Meaning of the word molar in English

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molar

US /ˈmoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˈmoʊ.lɚ/
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Noun

1.

a grinding tooth at the back of a mammal's mouth

Example:
The dentist examined his back molar.
Children usually get their first permanent molars around age six.

Adjective

1.

relating to or being a molar tooth

Example:
The dentist performed a molar extraction.
He experienced severe molar pain.
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