costal
[ kos-tl, kaws-tl ]
adjective
Anatomy. pertaining to the ribs or the upper sides of the body: costal nerves.
Botany, Zoology. pertaining to, involving, or situated near a costa.
Origin of costal
1Other words from costal
- cos·tal·ly, adverb
- post·cos·tal, adjective
- pre·cos·tal, adjective
Words Nearby costal
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How to use costal in a sentence
“You are mistaken as to the number,” coolly proceeded costal.
The Tiger Hunter | Mayne ReidAs costal said this, he rose from his seat, and glanced westward over the plain.
The Tiger Hunter | Mayne ReidAnd, as costal spoke, he drew his long knife to be ready for defending himself.
The Tiger Hunter | Mayne Reid“Only a jaguar searching for prey,” coolly responded costal.
The Tiger Hunter | Mayne Reidcostal, an Indian and a hunter, inhaled it with an instinctive delight.
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