caudate

adjective

cau·​date ˈkȯ-ˌdāt How to pronounce caudate (audio)
: having a tail or a taillike appendage

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caudate was in 1600

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Cite this Entry

“Caudate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caudate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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