Brachial

//ˈbɹeɪkɪəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Denoting the upper valve of a brachiopod's shell

    "The first brachials are somewhat broader than long and are not entirely in contact interiorly. The second brachials are squarish. The first and most of the second brachials bear spines […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining or belonging to the arm. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of the nature of an arm. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to an arm wordnet

Example

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"The first brachials are somewhat broader than long and are not entirely in contact interiorly. The second brachials are squarish. The first and most of the second brachials bear spines […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin bracchialis, from bracchium (“arm”). Doublet of brachialis.

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