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sinistral

sin·is·tral [ sínnistrəl, si nístrəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of or on left side: relating to or located on the left side, especially the left side of the body ( archaic )

2.  ( archaic )
Same as  left-handed


3. marine biology coiling clockwise: describes gastropod shells coiling in a clockwise direction from the apex to the aperture


sin·is·tral·ly adverb
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