rostral Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ros"tral adjective

Etymology

L. rostralis, fr. rostrum a beak; cf. F. rostral.

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to the beak or snout of an animal, or the beak of a ship; resembling a rostrum, esp., the rostra at Rome, or their decorations.

   [Monuments] adorned with rostral crowns and naval ornaments. Addison.