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pɪˌdeɪt adjective
1.
having a cusp or cusps.
2.
furnished with or ending in a sharp and stiff point or cusp: cuspidate leaves; a cuspidate tooth.
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is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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cuspidate, cuspidated or cuspidal (ˈkʌspɪˌdeɪt, ˈkʌspɪdəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having a cusp or cusps |
| 2. | (esp of leaves) narrowing to a point |
| [C17: from Latin cuspidāre to make pointed, from cuspis a point] | |
| cuspidated, cuspidated or cuspidal | |
| —adj | |
| [C17: from Latin cuspidāre to make pointed, from cuspis a point] | |
| cuspidal, cuspidated or cuspidal | |
| —adj | |
| [C17: from Latin cuspidāre to make pointed, from cuspis a point] | |
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