PYGAL
\pˈa͡ɪɡə͡l], \pˈaɪɡəl], \p_ˈaɪ_ɡ_əl]\
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Situated in the region of the rump, or posterior end of the backbone; -- applied especially to the posterior median plates in the carapace of chelonians.
By Oddity Software
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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[Greek] Situated at or pert. the posterior end of the back; appl. certain plates of the chelonian carapace (zool.).
By J.H. Kenneth
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p[=i]'gal, adj. belonging to the rump or posteriors of an animal.--n. the posterior median or supracaudal plate of a chelonian carapace.--n. PY'GARG, a kind of antelope: the osprey or sea-eagle. [Gr. pyg[=e], the rump, argos, white.]
By Thomas Davidson