"tricep" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: triceps [plural]
Etymology: Back-formation from triceps. In Latin, triceps is both singular and plural. Etymology templates: {{back-form|en|triceps}} Back-formation from triceps Head templates: {{en-noun}} tricep (plural triceps)
  1. (nonstandard) A triceps. Tags: nonstandard Related terms: bicep
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