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aboral

/æbˈɔrəl/
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Definitions of aboral
  1. adjective
    opposite to or away from the mouth
    “the aboral surface of a starfish”
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    antonyms:
    oral
    of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
    buccal
    oriented toward the inside of the cheek
    buccal
    lying within the mouth
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