caudal
Anatomy, Zoology. of, at, or near the tail or the posterior end of the body.
Zoology. taillike: caudal appendages.
Medicine/Medical. a caudal anesthetic
Origin of caudal
1Other words from caudal
- cau·dal·ly, adverb
- postcaudal, adjective
- pre·cau·dal, adjective
Words Nearby caudal
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How to use caudal in a sentence
They are usually called Lancet-fish, from the curious structure of the sub-caudal spines.
The caudal appendage of the juvenile and female is made up of three small joints tapering to a blunt end.
Towards the caudal end the lateral branches come off more irregularly.
In the breeding season the two median caudal feathers of the cock project as bristles beyond the others.
A Bird Calendar for Northern India | Douglas DewarIn winter the tail is short, but in May both sexes grow long pheasant-like caudal feathers which give the bird its popular name.
A Bird Calendar for Northern India | Douglas Dewar
British Dictionary definitions for caudal
/ (ˈkɔːdəl) /
anatomy of or towards the posterior part of the body
zoology relating to, resembling, or in the position of the tail
Origin of caudal
1Derived forms of caudal
- caudally, adverb
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Scientific definitions for caudal
[ kôd′l ]
Relating to or near the tail or hind parts of an animal.
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