: situated opposite to or away from the mouth
a sea urchin's aboral surface

Word History

Etymology

ab- + oral entry 1

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aboral was in 1857

Dictionary Entries Near aboral

Cite this Entry

“Aboral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aboral. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

: situated opposite to or away from the mouth
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