caudo-, caud-

Having a short tail or short-tailed.

1. Relating to the posterior or tail part of a body: In class, the students saw a photo of a fish including its caudal fin.
2. Taillike: In the fairy tale, a creature with caudal appendages appeared from behind a big bush. .

Someone who lacks courage in facing danger, difficult situations, opposition by others, pain, etc.; a timid or easily intimidated person: The soldier was an obvious coward who deserted his fellow troops by sneaking away during the night when he was on guard duty and trying to hide in a nearby city.