Added 10 October 2026
costal
/ˈkɑstl̩/ adjective
Latin root: costālis Wiktionary
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- Pertaining to a rib.
- Pertaining to a costa. Pertaining to the costa or to the wing areas next to it.
- Pertaining to the costa or to the wing areas next to it.
noun
- Synonym of saco, a historical Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 111 L
Origin
From French costal and its etymon Medieval Latin costālis, from Latin costa (“rib”). As a Spanish unit, via Spanish costal. By surface analysis, costa + -al. Piecewise doublet of coastal.
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