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.

Origin of costal

1
1625–35; <Medieval Latin costālis of the ribs, equivalent to Latin cost(a) rib, side + -ālis-al1

Other 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 Reid
  • As costal said this, he rose from his seat, and glanced westward over the plain.

    The Tiger Hunter | Mayne Reid
  • And, 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 Reid
  • costal, an Indian and a hunter, inhaled it with an instinctive delight.

    The Tiger Hunter | Mayne Reid