Cuspis

/ˈkʌspɪs/ noun

Definition

A point or sharp projection; in anatomy, a pointed structure or tip; the Latin root meaning 'spear' or 'point'.

Etymology

Direct Latin word meaning 'spear' or 'point.' It's the etymological source for cuspidate, cuspid, and other related English words, still used in scientific nomenclature.

Kelly Says

The word cuspis appears in botanical and anatomical Latin descriptions across scientific papers worldwide—it's the ancient Roman word for spear repurposed to describe nature's sharp points!

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