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tricuspidate

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

three-pointed; ending in three points.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a tricuspidate leaf

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • tricuspid molar
  • tricuspid valve

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tricuspid

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From tri- + cuspidate.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: tricuspidato — three-pointed