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caudal

adjective
cau·​dal | \ ˈkȯ-dᵊl How to pronounce caudal (audio) \

Definition of caudal

1 : of, relating to, or being a tail
2 : directed toward or situated in or near the tail or posterior part of the body

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Other Words from caudal

caudally \ ˈkȯ-​də-​lē How to pronounce caudally (audio) \ adverb

Examples of caudal in a Sentence

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Born without legs because of caudal regression syndrome, Zion Clark became a successful wrestler at Massillon Washington High School in Ohio. — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "Indy Shorts: 10 standout actors and documentary subjects you’ll see onscreen at new fest," 3 July 2018 Measurements are taken from the tip of the snout to middle of the fork in the caudal fin (tail). — Mark Yuasa, The Seattle Times, "Sturgeon fishing opens Saturday for the first time in 30 years on Lake Roosevelt," 25 May 2017

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First Known Use of caudal

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for caudal

New Latin caudalis, from Latin cauda tail

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caudal

adjective
cau·​dal | \ ˈkȯd-ᵊl How to pronounce caudal (audio) \

Medical Definition of caudal

1 : of, relating to, or being a tail
2 : situated in or directed toward the hind part of the body

Other Words from caudal

caudally \ -​ᵊl-​ē How to pronounce caudally (audio) \ adverb

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