First Known Use: 1634
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biceps
noun bi·ceps \ˈbī-ˌseps\
: a large muscle at the front of the upper arm
plural biceps also bi·ceps·es
Full Definition of BICEPS
: a muscle having two heads: as a : the large flexor muscle of the front of the upper arm b : the large flexor muscle of the back of the upper leg
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Origin of BICEPS
New Latin bicipit-, biceps, from Latin, two-headed, from bi- + capit-, caput head — more at head
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biceps
noun bi·ceps \ˈbī-ˌseps\
plural biceps also bi·ceps·es
Definition of BICEPS for Kids
: a large muscle of the front of the upper arm
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biceps
noun bi·ceps \ˈbī-ˌseps\
plural biceps also bi·ceps·es
Medical Definition of BICEPS
: a muscle having two heads: as a : the large flexor muscle of the front of the upper arm b : the large flexor muscle of the back of the upper leg
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