Costa
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɒ.stə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Costa is a noun meaning (anatomy) Synonym of rib.
Meaning
(anatomy) Synonym of rib.
More Meanings
- (botany, zootomy) A riblike part of a plant or animal, such as a midrib of a leaf or a thickened vein or the margin of an insect wing.
Word Forms
- costas
- costae
Synonyms for costa
Depending on context, synonyms include rib.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rib, midrib, forewing, amic, silva, rim.
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