costal

[ kos-tl, kaws-tl ]

/ ˈkɒs tl, ˈkɔs tl /

Anatomy. pertaining to the ribs or the upper sides of the body: costal nerves.

Botany, Zoology. pertaining to, involving, or situated near a costa.

Origin of costal

1625–35; < Medieval Latin costālis of the ribs, equivalent to Latin cost(a) rib, side + -ālis -al¹

cos·tal·ly, adverb post·cos·tal, adjective pre·cos·tal, adjective

Costal and the captain returned to the temporary encampment among the trees.

The Tiger Hunter |Mayne Reid
Up to that moment, moreover, Costal had preserved a grave and profound silence, enjoining the same upon Clara.

The Tiger Hunter |Mayne Reid
Saying this, Costal bent towards his companion; and with the blade of his knife commenced opening a hole in the keel of the canoe.

The Tiger Hunter |Mayne Reid
The remaining portion of the wings is brown, with two yellowish triangular spots, one on the costal and one on the inner margin.

Butterflies and Moths |William S. Furneaux

After a moment his confidence became restored, and he signed to Costal to continue.

The Tiger Hunter |Mayne Reid