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cuspid

noun
cus·​pid | \ ˈkÉ™-spÉ™d How to pronounce cuspid (audio) \

Definition of cuspid

: canine sense 1

Examples of cuspid in a Sentence

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 Ebersole said over the ensuing 40 million years, the otodontids developed serrated edges on their teeth, lost the cuspids and grew much larger in size. — Dennis Pillion, AL.com, "Paul 'Bear' Bryant now has an ancient shark species named after him," 8 Jan. 2018 The Bryant shark's teeth narrower than megalodon and smaller protrusions called cuspids on either side. — Dennis Pillion, AL.com, "Paul 'Bear' Bryant now has an ancient shark species named after him," 8 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of cuspid

1841, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cuspid

bicuspid

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cuspid

noun
cus·​pid | \ ˈkÉ™s-pÉ™d How to pronounce cuspid (audio) \

Kids Definition of cuspid

: canine entry 1 sense 1

cuspid

noun
cus·​pid | \ ˈkÉ™s-pÉ™d How to pronounce cuspid (audio) \

Medical Definition of cuspid

: a canine tooth

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