Where does “cuspid” come from?
cuspid (English) comes from Latin cuspis, from Proto-Indo-European spey- — sharp point, stick.
cuspid (English): A tooth with a single cusp; a canine
Definitions
- A tooth with a single cusp; a canine
Ancestry of “cuspid”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cuspis | point, tip; spit; sting |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | spey- | sharp point, stick |
Words derived from “cuspid”