coracoid

cor·a·coid

adj \ˈkȯr-ə-ˌkȯid, ˈkär-\

Definition of CORACOID

: of, relating to, or being a process of the scapula in most mammals or a well-developed cartilage bone of many lower vertebrates that extends from the scapula to or toward the sternum

— coracoid noun

Origin of CORACOID

New Latin coracoides, from Greek korakoeidēs, literally, like a raven, from korak-, korax raven — more at raven

First Known Use: 1741