discal

adj, noun — 3 senses

discal

adj

Etymology From disc + -al.

1

Pertaining to, or resembling, a disc (disk).

2

Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences Relating to the central area of an insect's elytron or wing.

Synonyms
discoid
Derived terms
interdiscal, intradiscal, postdiscal, retrodiscal, subdiscal
Related terms
disco-, discus, disko-

discal

noun

Etymology From disc + -al.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology The central area of an insect's elytron or wing.

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