dorsal

/dɔrsəl/ adjective
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DEFINITIONS2
ADJECTIVE
1

Facing away from the axis of an organ or organism.

OTHER
1

Belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part.

“the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals”

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Pig Latinorsalday
Starts & ends withD … L
Syllablesdor · sal
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