Dictionary
1opercular
adjective oper·cu·lar \ō-ˈpər-kyə-lər\
Definition of OPERCULAR
: of, relating to, or constituting an operculum
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of OPERCULAR
1830
Rhymes with OPERCULAR
2opercular
noun
Definition of OPERCULAR
: an opercular part (as a bone or scale)
First Known Use of OPERCULAR
circa 1890
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: opercular bonesPrevious Word in the Dictionary: opercledAll Words Near: opercular
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up opercular? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).