Cusped

/ˈkʌspt/ adjective

Definition

Having one or more cusps; characterized by pointed projections.

Etymology

From Latin 'cuspis' (point or spike) plus the past participle suffix '-ed.' More common in modern English than 'cuspated.'

Kelly Says

Your teeth have cusps—pointed bumps that help grind food. Wolves and carnivores have very sharp cusps, while herbivores have flatter teeth. Tooth shape tells you what an animal eats.

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