dorsal

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈdɔː.səl/

Noun

in snakes

(art) A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc. / (zootomy, in snakes) Any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales.

Japanese Meaning

芸術において、玉座や祭壇の背後に吊るされる、豪華さを強調する装飾的な布飾りや掛け物を指す。 / 動物解剖学において、特に蛇において、腹側の鱗を除く、体を縦に囲む板状または鱗の連なりを指す。

What is this buttons?

The monarch's dorsal, embroidered with gold and jewels, cascaded behind the throne like a shimmering waterfall.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

国王の背後の豪華な掛け幕は、金や宝石で刺繍され、玉座の後ろできらめく滝のようにたなびいていた。

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Sense（1）

(art) A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

Sense（2）

(zootomy, in snakes) Any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales.

Sense（3）

(linguistics) A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue.

dorsals

（ plural ）

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