dorsal

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin dorsālis (of or relating to the back).

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Adjective [edit]

dorsal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
  2. (of a knife) Having only one sharp side.
  3. (anatomy) The top surface of foot and/or hand.

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Noun [edit]

dorsal (plural dorsals)

  1. (art) A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

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Adjective [edit]

dorsal m (feminine dorsale, masculine plural dorsaux, feminine plural dorsales)

  1. dorsal

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Adjective [edit]

dorsal m and f (plural dorsales)

  1. (anatomy) dorsal