teether

English

Etymology

teethe +‎ -er

Noun

teether (plural teethers)

  1. A device given to infants to help soothe inflamed gums during teething, often filled with a fluid or gel that can be frozen or refrigerated.
    Hypernym: chew toy
    Hyponym: teething ring
  2. One who teethes.
    • 2010, Heidi Murkoff, What To Expect The 1st Year:
      If your baby is an early or late teether now, the same is likely to be true with the second set of teeth.

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