'Machairodus' definitions:

Definition of 'Machairodus'

From: GCIDE

Machaerodus \Ma*chae"ro*dus\ (m[.a]*k[=e]"r[-o]*d[u^]s), Machairodus \Ma*chai"ro*dus\ (m[.a]*k[imac]"r[-o]*d[u^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. ma`chaira dagger + 'odoy`s tooth.] (Paleon.) A genus of extinct mammals allied to the cats, and having in the upper jaw canine teeth of remarkable size and strength; -- hence called saber-toothed tigers. [1913 Webster]