Aboral

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /æbˈɔːɹ.lÌ©/
• US IPA: /æbˈɔɹ.lÌ©/

Origin

-("away from") + oral("the mouth")

Full definition of aboral

Adjective

1. (zoology) Situated opposite to, or away from, the mouth. First attested in the mid 19^th century.

Related terms

• aborally