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epural

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ep·​ural | \ (ˈ)e¦pyu̇rəl \
variants: or epiural \ ¦epē¦y-​ \

Definition of epural

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: situated on the dorsal side of the tail

epural

noun
\ " \
variants: or epiural \ " \
plural -s

Definition of epural (Entry 2 of 2)

: an epural bone or cartilage on a fish

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History and Etymology for epural

Adjective

epi- + Greek oura tail + English -al

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“Epural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epural. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

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