ROSTRAL

Adjective

rostral (not comparable)

(anatomy) Relating to the rostrum.

Serving as a rostrum.

Antonyms

• caudal

Noun

rostral (plural rostrals)

A scale in reptiles on the median plate of the tip of the snout that borders the mouth opening.

Source: Wiktionary


Ros"tral, a. Etym: [L. rostralis, fr. rostrum a beak; cf. F. rostral.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the beak or snout of an animal, or the beak of a ship; resembling a rostrum, esp., the rostra at Rome, or their decorations. [Monuments] adorned with rostral crowns and naval ornaments. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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