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MW→habitual be
ab​oral
adjective
ab·​oral
(ˌ)a-ˈbȯr-əl

Definition

  • situated opposite to or away from the mouth //a sea urchin's aboral surface
Other Words
  • ab​oral​ly (ˌ)a-ˈbȯr-ə-lē adverb
First Known Use
1857, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
ab- + oral entry 1
habitual be — MW · Shobdo