-pectinal-

n. A fish whose bones resemble comb teeth. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Of or pertaining to a section or distinct part of larger body or territory; local. [ 1913 Webster ]

All sectional interests, or party feelings, it is hoped, will hereafter yield to schemes of ambition. Story. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Consisting of sections, or capable of being divided into sections; as, a sectional steam boiler. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being sectional; sectionalism. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To divide according to geographical sections or local interests. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The principal results of the struggle were to sectionalize parties. Nicolay & Hay (Life of Lincoln). [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A disproportionate regard for the interests peculiar to a section of the country; local patriotism, as distinguished from national. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being sectional; sectionalism. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To divide according to geographical sections or local interests. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The principal results of the struggle were to sectionalize parties. Nicolay & Hay (Life of Lincoln). [ 1913 Webster ]