DECANAL

Etymology 1

Adjective

decanal (comparative more decanal, superlative most decanal)

Pertaining to a dean or deanery.

• Shipley

Etymology 2

Noun

decanal (uncountable)

(organic compound) The aliphatic aldehyde, CH3(CH2)8CHO, related to capric acid

Synonyms

• capraldehyde, capric aldehyde, caprinaldehyde

Anagrams

• Candela, canaled, candela

Source: Wiktionary


Dec"a*nal, a. Etym: [Cf. F. décanal. See Dean.]

Definition: Pertaining to a dean or deanery. His rectorial as well as decanal residence. Churton. Decanal side, the side of the choir on which the dean's tall is placed.

– Decanal stall, the stall allotted to the dean in the choir, on the right or south side of the chancel. Shipley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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