2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Edentata \E`den*ta"ta\, prop. n. pl. [NL., neut. pl. from L. edentatus, p. p. of edentare to render toothless; e out + dens, dentis, tooth.] (Zo["o]l.) An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; -- called also {Bruta}. The incisor teeth are rarely developed, and in some groups all the teeth are lacking. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Bruta \Bru"ta\, n. [NL., neuter pl., fr. L. brutus heavy, stupid.] (Zool.) See {Edentata}. [1913 Webster]
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