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Webster 1913 Edition

Costal

Cos′tal

(k?s′tal)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
costal
. See
Costa
.]
1.
(Anat.)
Pertaining to the ribs or the sides of the body;
as,
costal
nerves
.
2.
(Bot. & Zool.)
Relating to a costa, or rib.
Costal cartilage
.
See
Cartilage
, and Illust. of
Thorax
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Costal

COSTAL

,
Adj.
[L., a side or rib. A coast or side is the extreme part, a limit, from extending, throwing or shooting out, Eng. to cast.] Pertaining to the side of the body or the ribs; as costal nerves.

Definition 2024

costal

costal

English

Adjective

costal ‎(not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to a rib.
  2. (biology) Pertaining to a costa
    1. (entomology) Pertaining to the costa and/or to the wing areas next to it

Derived terms

Manx

Etymology

cost +‎ -al

Adjective

costal

  1. valuable, precious, sumptuous, costly

Derived terms

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kosˈtal/

Noun

costal m ‎(plural costales)

  1. sack made of cheap materials, used to transport grain
    Tráeme tres costales de azúcar. - Bring me three sacks of sugar.

Related terms

  • eso es harina de otro costal

See also

Etymology

From French costal, from Medieval Latin costalis, from Latin costa ‎(“rib”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒstəl

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