Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: clivers
Next word: cloak
Definition of: cloaca
(klō·ā′kə) noun plural ·cae (-sē)
1. Zool. The common cavity into which the various ducts of the body open in certain fishes, reptiles, insects, etc.
2. A sewer; sink; privy; a general receptacle for or repository of filth. [<L, a drain]
—clo·a′cal adjective
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: