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biceps

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌɪsɛps/

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Definition of biceps

noun (plural same)

any of several muscles having two points of attachment at one end, in particular:
(also biceps brachii /ˈbreɪkɪʌɪ/) a large muscle in the upper arm which turns the hand to face palm uppermost and flexes the arm and forearm: he clenched his fist and exhibited his bulging biceps
(also biceps femoris /fɪˈmɔːrɪs/ or leg biceps) Anatomy a muscle in the back of the thigh which helps to flex the leg.