cuspid

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

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

1. bi ceps, head 2. bi cuspid, point 3. bi cycle, circle. — Orthography : $b as outlined in the state course of study for Illinois : seventh and eighth years, Elmer W. (Elmer Warren) Cavins
Mr. Hallelujah had in use became loosened, and smiled across the road-bed and right of way at the bran fired new array of incisors, cuspids, bi-cuspids and molars that flew out of the valise. — Remarks, Bill Nye

canine, canine tooth, eyetooth, eye tooth, dogtooth

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