‖prop. n. pl. [ NL., neut. pl. from L. edentatus, p. p. of edentare to render toothless; e out + dens, dentis, tooth. ] (Zoöl.) 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 ]