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bicuspid

Pronunciation: /bʌɪˈkʌspɪd/
Definition of bicuspid

adjective

  • having two cusps or points.

noun

  • a tooth with two cusps, especially a human premolar tooth.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from bi- 'two' + Latin cuspis, cuspid- 'sharp point'

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Definition of bicuspid in the US English dictionary
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