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sacral

sac·ral

UK/ˈseɪkɹəl/ US/ˈsækɹəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or near the sacrum

2.

of or relating to sacred rites

  • “sacral laws”
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Origin

From Modern Latin sacrālis, from Latin sacrum (“sacred, holy”) + -ālis.

Phrases

  • sacral dimple
  • sacral nerve
  • sacral vertebra

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