1. relating to or located in the area between the eye and nostril of a reptile or bird
Usage: zoological

Examples

• The snake’s loreal scales were clearly visible between its eye and nostril.
• Ornithologists examine the loreal region to identify certain bird species.
• The loreal area contains important sensory structures in many reptiles.
• Field guides often mention loreal markings as identification features.
• The loreal pit in some snakes contains heat-sensing organs.