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biceps

The correct spelling is biceps.

How to pronounce biceps

/ˈbaɪ.sɛps/
noun

IPA: /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/

Say it like: Bis-eps

The correct spelling is biceps. Any muscle having two heads.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any muscle having two heads.
  2. 2.Specifically, the biceps brachii, the flexor of the elbow.
  3. 3.The upper arm, especially the collective muscles of the upper arm.
  4. 4.A point in a metrical pattern that can be filled either with one long syllable (a longum) or two short syllables (two brevia)

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