caudal

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The definition of caudal is being a tail, looking like a tail or being located where a tail would be.

(adjective)

  1. The tail on a horse is an example of a caudal feature.
  2. The rear fin on a fish is an example of a caudal element.
  3. The human tailbone is an example of a caudal position.

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See caudal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or like a tail
  2. at or near the tail

Origin: < L cauda, tail + -al

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See caudal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Anatomy
  1. a. Of, at, or near the tail or hind parts; posterior: the caudal fin of a fish.
    b. Situated beneath or on the underside; inferior.
  2. Similar to a tail in form or function.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin caudālis

Origin: , from Latin cauda, tail

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Related Forms:

  • cauˈdal·ly adverb

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