orbitalis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɔɹ.bəˈteɪ.lɪs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin orbitālis, clipping of mūsculus orbitālis (“orbital muscle”). Doublet of orbital.
Meanings
- A muscle that controls protrusion of the eyeball.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orbitales | Number=Plur | lexicographic |