n. pl. See Rostrum, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. rostralis, fr. rostrum a beak; cf. F. rostral. ] Of or pertaining to the beak or snout of an animal, or the beak of a ship; resembling a rostrum, esp., the rostra at Rome, or their decorations. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Monuments ] adorned with rostral crowns and naval ornaments. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ , a. [ L. rostratus, fr. rostrum a beak. See Rostrum. ] 1. Having a process resembling the beak of a bird; beaked; rostellate. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Furnished or adorned with beaks; as, rostrated galleys. [ 1913 Webster ]