costal

[ kos-tl, kaws-tl ]

adjective

1. Anatomy. pertaining to the ribs or the upper sides of the body:

   costal nerves.

2. Botany, Zoology. pertaining to, involving, or situated near a costa.

Other Words From

• costal·ly adverb
• post·costal adjective
• pre·costal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of costal¹

1625–35; < Medieval Latin costālis of the ribs, equivalent to Latin cost ( a ) rib, side + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

“You are mistaken as to the number,” coolly proceeded Costal.

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As Costal said this, he rose from his seat, and glanced westward over the plain.

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And, as Costal spoke, he drew his long knife to be ready for defending himself.

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“Only a jaguar searching for prey,” coolly responded Costal.

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Costal, an Indian and a hunter, inhaled it with an instinctive delight.

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