zygodactylous

English
WOTD – 23 June 2006

Etymology

From zyg- + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”).

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌzeɪɡəʊˈdæktələs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌzeɪɡoʊˈdæktələs/
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Adjective

zygodactylous (not comparable)

  1. (ornithology) Having two toes pointing forward, and two toes pointing backward.

Synonyms
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