cuspides
/ˈkʌspɪdiːz/
noun
- Plural of cuspis; sharp points or cusps, especially on teeth or leaves.
- The leaf's cuspides were so sharp that they could easily pierce the skin.
- In some species, the cuspides on the teeth help in tearing food.
- The dentist examined the cuspides of the patient's molars for signs of decay.