Strong’s H4459 · Hebrew

מַלְתָּעָה
maltâʻâh
mal-taw-aw'

Definition

a grinder, i.e. back tooth

Etymology

transp. for H4973 (מְתַלְּעָה);

Where the KJV renders it

  • great tooth

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