Referred to as molars or molar teeth, these are the flat teeth located at the back of the mouth. They can vary in size and shape but are the largest teeth in the mouth. Molars are rounded and used for grinding food into easily swallowed pieces. The smaller and sharper front teeth are used for biting and tearing food.

What's the meaning of molar teeth?

(Entry 1 of 3) : a tooth with a rounded or flattened surface adapted for grinding specifically : one of the cheek teeth in mammals behind the incisors and canines — see tooth illustration.

What animal has molar teeth?

Many rodents such as voles and guinea pigs, but not mice, as well as leporidae like rabbits, have continuously growing molars in addition to incisors.