adj ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a fish's tail, such that the vertebral column bends and extends upwards into the upper lobe of the tail, making it larger than the lower lobe; as in sharks, rays, and skates.

Adjective

1. 1
   possessing a tail with the upper lobe larger than the lower and with the vertebral column prolonged into the upper lobe wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

diphycercalhomocercalprotocercal

Antonyms

All antonyms

homocercal

Etymology

From hetero- + cercal.

Related phrases

vertebral column

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