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cuspidate definition

cus·pi·date (kus′pə dāt′, -dit)

adjective

  1. having a cusp or cusps
  2. having a short, abrupt point, as some leaves

Etymology: L cuspidatus, pp. of cuspidare, to make pointed < cuspis

Also cuspidated cus′·pi·dat′ed

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