ecaudate

[ ee-kaw-deyt ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. having no tail.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecaudate¹

From the New Latin word ēcaudātus, dating back to 1840–50. See e- ¹, caudate

Example Sentences

Ecaudate: without tails or tail-like processes: usually applied to wings : = excaudate.

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