rostral
of or relating to a rostrum.
Origin of rostral
1Other words from rostral
- ros·tral·ly, adverb
- post·ros·tral, adjective
- sub·ros·tral, adjective
Words Nearby rostral
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How to use rostral in a sentence
The adductor ridge is strongly prominent, is curved towards the rostral angle, and runs down nearly to the basal margin.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinScutum, with crests for the rostral and lateral depressor muscles; tergum, with the end of spur rounded.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinOn the internal surface, near to the rostral angle, a rather large purple spot of corium adhered to the valve.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinThere is no little tooth near the rostral angle, and the basi-scutal corner is not hollowed out.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinThese valves stand almost at the rostral end of the orifice, instead of on each side of it.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles Darwin
British Dictionary definitions for rostral
/ (ˈrɒstrəl) /
biology of or like a beak or snout
adorned with the prows of ships: a rostral column
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