How to pronounce word in English - English Word Dictionary- Learn English free online - English Learning Online

caries

car·ies [ ˈker-ēz]

caries

noun

[ˈker-ēz]

plural caries

Definition of caries

: a progressive destruction of bone or tooth
especially : tooth decay

First Known Use of caries

1634, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for caries

Latin, decay; akin to Old Irish ara-chrinn it decays

Dictionary Entries near caries

More Definitions forcaries

caries

noun

technical : tooth decay

caries

noun

car·ies | \ ˈker-ēz \

plural caries

: a decayed condition of a tooth or teeth

caries

noun

car·ies | \ ˈka(ə)r-ēz, ˈke(ə)r- \

plural caries

: a progressive destruction of bone or tooth especially : tooth decay