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Webster 1913 Edition


Sinistrorsal

Sinˊis-tror′sal

,
Adj.
[L.
sinistrorsus
,
sinistroversus
, turned toward the left side;
sinister
left +
vertere
,
vortere
,
versum
,
vorsum
, to turn.]
Rising spirally from right to left (of the spectator); sinistrorse.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sinistrorsal

SINISTROR'SAL

,
Adj.
[sinister.] Rising from left to right, as a spiral line or helix.

Definition 2024


sinistrorsal

sinistrorsal

English

Adjective

sinistrorsal (not comparable)

  1. Rising spirally from right to left (of the observer); sinistrorse.