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CUSPIDAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Having cusps or points

Synonyms:

cuspate; cuspated; cusped; cuspidal; cuspidate; cuspidated

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

angular; angulate (having angles or an angular shape)

Derivation:

cusp (point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch))

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

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