caudate
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C1
/ˈkɔː.deɪt/
tail-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'caudate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'caudatus,' where 'cauda' meant 'tail.'
Historical Evolution
'caudatus' transformed into the English word 'caudate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a tail,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a tail or a tail-like appendage.
The caudate lizard swiftly moved through the grass.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 08:35