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bi·​ca·​nine | \ (ˌ)bī-ˈkā-ˌnīn+ \

Definition of bicanine

: between the outer borders of the canine teeth of a jaw the bicanine width of the chimpanzee

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History and Etymology for bicanine

bi- entry 1 + canine

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“Bicanine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicanine. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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