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Definition of xiphiplastral

xiphiplastral

/ˌzɪf.ɪˈplæs.trəl/
xiph · i · plas · tral
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• adjective

1

Relating to the xiphiplastron, which is the most posterior pair of bony plates making up the ventral shell (plastron) of a turtle or tortoise.

Example

"The paleontologist carefully examined the xiphiplastral bones of the fossilized turtle to determine its evolutionary lineage."

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• Nearby Words

xinyu
xinzhou
xiphihumeralis
xiphiplastral
xiphiplastron
xiphoidal
xiphopagic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'xiphiplastron' (from Greek 'xiphos' meaning sword, and French 'plastron' meaning breastplate) combined with the English adjectival suffix '-al'.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xiphiplastral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xiphiplastral
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