pygal

1 of 2

adjective

py·​gal

ˈpīgəl

: of, relating to, or located in the region of the rump or posterior end of the back

pygal plates in the carapace of a turtle

pygal

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a pygal part

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

pyg- + -al

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