caudate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔː.deɪt/

The English word “caudate” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

Tapering into a long, tail-like extension at the apex.
Having a tail.
Of or pertaining to the Caudata order of amphibians.
Having a tail-like extension.

noun

Any member of the Caudata order of amphibians.

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin caudātus, from Classical Latin cauda (“tail”) + -ātus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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