unicuspid


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u·ni·cus·pid

(yo͞o′nĭ-kŭs′pĭd)
adj.
Having only one cusp. Used of a tooth.
n.
A unicuspid tooth.
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Adj. 1. unicuspid - having a single cusp or point; "a unicuspid tooth"
angulate, angular - having angles or an angular shape
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