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triceps

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Triceps (noun) means any muscle made up of three heads.

noun

Any muscle made up of three heads.

The name used specifically for the triceps brachii.

"Kickbacks work the triceps muscle at the back of your arm. Exercising these muscles helps eliminate arm jiggle." — Christina T. Loguidice, Bill Loguidice (2010)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

This word comes from Latin triceps (“triple-headed”), formed from trēs (“three”) and caput (“head”); see there for more details.

Rhymes for triceps

biceps

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What is the meaning of triceps?

"triceps" (noun) means any muscle made up of three heads.

What are the different meanings of triceps?

"triceps" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any muscle made up of three heads; 2. The name used specifically for the triceps brachii.