Postorbital

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A postorbital bone or scale.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Behind the orbit of the eye. not-comparable

    "the postorbital scales of some fishes and reptiles"

Synonyms

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postocularpostocular

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"the postorbital scales of some fishes and reptiles"

Etymology

From post- + orbital.

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