“Caudal” or “Caudle”—Which to use?

“Caudal” or “Caudle”

Overview

caudal / caudle are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

caudal: (adjective) constituting or relating to a tail. (adjective) resembling a tail. (adjective) situated in or directed toward the part of the body from which the tail arises.

caudle: NA

Pronunciation

caudal: k·AA·d·ah·l

caudle: k·AO·d·ah·l

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Examples in Context

Examples of “caudal”

…on the side of the caudal peduncle.
…the pectoral fins, and its caudal fin is angled almost straight…
…of the femora and some caudal vertebrae) found in 1970 in…
…all the way to the caudal fin.
…at the base of the caudal fin, one at the tip…
…several embryonic vessels near the caudal end of the PCommA supplying…
…with brown edges on the caudal fin lobes.
…vertebral body - cranial or caudal, but at the same time…
…the ventral surface of the caudal heart segment and the aortic…
The caudal fin has a white spot…

Examples of “caudle”

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