English Explanatory Dictionary

cuspid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars in heterodont mammals.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌspɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-cuspid.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cuspid.wav

Word forms

cuspid cuspids

Etymology

From Latin cuspid-, stem of cuspis (“point, apex”). Doublet of cusp and cuspis.

Synonyms

canine canine tooth dogtooth unicuspid eyetooth fang fangtooth

Related words

cusp

Derived words

bicuspid cuspidate monocuspid multicuspid pentacuspid quadricuspid tetracuspid tricuspid unicuspid
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