noun
dorsum
Dorsum (noun) means the upper or back surface of an animal's body.
noun
1
The upper or back surface of an animal's body.
2
(phonetics) The back part of the tongue, used to make certain consonant sounds.
3
The top of the foot or the back of the hand.
4
A ridge on a hill, or on the surface of a planet or moon.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin dorsum (“the back”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dorsum?
"dorsum" (noun) means the upper or back surface of an animal's body.
What is another word for dorsum?
Other words for "dorsum" include back.
What are the different meanings of dorsum?
"dorsum" has 3 main meanings: 1. The upper or back surface of an animal's body; 2. (phonetics) The back part of the tongue, used to make certain consonant sounds; 3. The top of the foot or the back of the hand.
