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sacral

1 American  
[sey-kruhl, sak-ruhl] / ˈseɪ krəl, ˈsæk rəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to sacred rites or observances.

sacral 2 American  
[sey-kruhl, sak-ruhl] / ˈseɪ krəl, ˈsæk rəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the sacrum.

sacral 1 British  
/ ˈseɪkrəl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or associated with sacred rites

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sacral 2 British  
/ ˈseɪkrəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the sacrum

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Etymology

Origin of sacral1

1880–85; < Latin sacr ( um ) sacred thing + -al 1

Origin of sacral2

1760–70; < New Latin sacrālis; sacrum, -al 1

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