Etymology

cuspid

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Today it means: A pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars in heterodont mammals. Full definition →

Latin cuspid-
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  1. Latincuspis
  2. Latincuspid-
  3. English todaycuspid

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

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