subcaudal

1 of 2

adjective

sub·​caudal

¦səb+

: situated under or on the ventral side of the tail

a subcaudal pouch

subcaudal

2 of 2

noun

sub·​caudal

"

: a subcaudal plate or shield

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

sub- + caudal

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