costal

Meaning

Adj

1. Pertaining to a rib.
2. Pertaining to a costa.
3. Pertaining to a costa.

Noun

Synonym of saco, a historical Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 111 L

Synonyms

lateral

parietal

rib

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɑstl̩/

Etymology

From French costal, from Medieval Latin costālis, from Latin costa (“rib”). As a Spanish unit, via Spanish costal. Doublet of coastal.