pygal (not comparable)
(anatomy) Situated in the region of the rump, or posterior end of the backbone; applied especially to the posterior median plates in the carapace of chelonians.
pygal (plural pygals)
(anatomy) The posterior median or supracaudal plate of a chelonian carapace.
Source: Wiktionary
Py"gal, a. Etym: [Gr. (Anat.)
Definition: Situated in the region of the rump, or posterior end of the backbone; -- applied especially to the posterior median plates in the carapace of chelonians.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
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