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bicuspid

[ bahy-kuhs-pid ]
/ baɪˈkʌs pɪd /
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adjective
Also bi·cus·pi·date . having or terminating in two cusps or points, as certain teeth.
noun
premolar (def. 4).
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Origin of bicuspid

First recorded in 1830–40; bi-1 + cuspid

Words nearby bicuspid

bicorne, bicorporal, bicultural, biculturalism, bi-curious, bicuspid, bicuspid valve, bicycle, bicycle chain, bicycle clip, bicycle kick
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Words related to bicuspid

canine, cuspid, denticle, eyetooth, fang, grinder, incisor, ivory, molar, premolar, tusk, dentation, laniary, carnassial, false tooth

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British Dictionary definitions for bicuspid

bicuspid

bicuspidate (baɪˈkʌspɪˌdeɪt)

/ (baɪˈkʌspɪd) /
adjective
having or terminating in two cusps or points
noun
a bicuspid tooth; premolar
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Scientific definitions for bicuspid

bicuspid
[ bī-kŭs′pĭd ]
Adjective
Having two points or cusps.
Noun
A bicuspid tooth, especially a premolar.
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