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aboral

Pronunciation: /abˈɔːr(ə)l/
Definition of aboral

adjective

Zoology
  • relating to or denoting the side or end that is furthest from the mouth, especially in animals that lack clear upper and lower sides such as echinoderms: the aboral surface
  • moving or leading away from the mouth.

Derivatives

aborally

adverb

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Definition of aboral in the US English dictionary
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