rostrum

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɹɒ.stɹəm/
• (America) IPA: /ˈɹɑː.stɹəm/

Noun

rostrum (plural rostra)

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

   Synonyms: dais, pulpit

2. A platform for a film or television camera.
3. The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.
4. (zoology) The beak.
5. (zoology) The beak-shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils.
6. (zoology) The snout of a dolphin.
7. (anatomy) The oral or nasal region of a human used for anatomical location (i.e. rostral)

Translations

• French: chaire
• Italian: rostro, pulpito
• Russian: трибу́на
• Spanish: púlpito

Translations

• French: éperon, rostre
• German: Rammsporn
• Italian: rostro
• Portuguese: rostro
• Spanish: espolón

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