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Definition of Rostrum

1. Noun. A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.

2. Noun. Beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils.

Definition of Rostrum

1. n. The beak or head of a ship.

Definition of Rostrum

1. Noun. A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor or other performer. ¹

2. Noun. A platform for a film or television camera. ¹

3. Noun. The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme. ¹

4. Noun. (zoology) The beak shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils. ¹

5. Noun. The snout of a dolphin ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rostrum

1. a beaklike process or part [n -TRA or -TRUMS]

Medical Definition of Rostrum

1. Origin: L, beak, ship's beak, fr. Rodere, rosum, to gnaw. See Rodent. 1. The beak or head of a ship. 2. (Rostra) The Beaks; the stage or platform in the forum where orations, pleadings, funeral harangues, etc, were delivered; so called because after the Latin war, it was adorned with the beaks of captured vessels; later, applied also to other platforms erected in Rome for the use of public orators. 3. Hence, a stage for public speaking; the pulpit or platform occupied by an orator or public speaker. "Myself will mount the rostrum in his favor." (Addison) 4. Any beaklike prolongation, especially. Of the head of an animal, as the beak of birds. The beak, or sucking mouth parts, of Hemiptera. The snout of a gastropod mollusk. The anterior, often spinelike, prolongation of the carapace of a crustacean, as in the lobster and the prawn. 5. Same as Rostellum. 6. The pipe to convey the distilling liquor into its receiver in the common alembic. 7. A pair of forceps of various kinds, having a beaklike form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rostrum

rostral rostral lamina rostral layer rostral neuropore rostral transtentorial herniation rostralis rostrally rostrate rostrated rostrifera

rostriform rostrodorsal rostrula rostrulum rostrum (current term) rostrum corporis callosi rostrum of corpus callosum rostrum of the sphenoid bone rostrum sphenoidale rostrums

rosts rosula rosulas rosulate rosuvastatin rosy rosy-cheeked rosy-lipped batfish rosy boa

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