dorsal
IPA: dˈɔrsʌɫ
noun
- (art) A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
- (zootomy, in snakes) Any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales.
- (linguistics) A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue.
adjective
- (anatomy, zootomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
- (anatomy) Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.
- (linguistics, of a sound) Produced using the dorsum of the tongue.
- Having only one sharp side. (of a knife)
- (botany) Relating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.
- (botany) Relating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.
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