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pygal Meaning & Definition

What Does Pygal Mean?

Pygal is used as an adjective meaning Situated in the region of the rump, or rear end of the backbone; applied especially to the posterior median plates in the carapace of chelonians. As a noun, it means The posterior median or supracaudal plate of a chelonian carapace.

Pygal Definition (Adjective)

  1. Situated in the region of the rump, or rear end of the backbone; applied especially to the posterior median plates in the carapace of chelonians.

    pygal lobe

Pygal as a Noun

  1. The posterior median or supracaudal plate of a chelonian carapace.

Synonyms of Pygal

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Pygal in a Sentence

pygal lobe

pygal plate

pygal process

Word Forms & Grammar

pygal (not comparable)

pygal (plural pygals)

Words That Rhyme With Pygal

Origin of Pygal

From pygo- +‎ -al.

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