Dextral and Dexter

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Dextral adjective - Of or on the right.

Usage example: a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost

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Dexter is a synonym for dextral in opposite of left topic. In some cases you can use "Dexter" instead an adjective "Dextral".

Dexter adjective - On or starting from the wearer's right.

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Dextral is a synonym for dexter in opposite of left topic. You can use "Dextral" instead an adjective "Dexter".

Nearby Words: dexterous, dexterity, dexterously

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