CAUDALLY

caudally, caudal

(adverb) toward the posterior end of the body

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

caudally (not comparable)

In a caudal manner; with regard to a tail

Source: Wiktionary


CAUDAL

Cau"dal, a. Etym: [L. Cauda tail. Cf. Coward.]

Definition: Of the nature of, or pertaining to, a tail; having a tail-like appendage. The male widow-bird, remarkable for his caudal plumes. Darwin. Caudal fin (Zoöl.), the terminal fin (or "tail") of a fish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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