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Noun: wisdom tooth (wisdom teeth)  wiz-dum tooth
  1. 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)
    "He had to have his wisdom teeth removed due to overcrowding"

Derived forms: wisdom teeth

Type of: grinder, molar

Encyclopedia: Wisdom tooth