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subcaudal

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

On the underside of the tail.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a snake's subcaudal plates

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: undertail

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of the enlarged plates on the underside of a snake's tail.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: urostege

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sub- + caudal.