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tetradactylous

[ te-truh-dak-tl-uhs ]

adjective

, Zoology.
  1. having four fingers or toes.

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Other Words From

  • tet·ra·dac·tyl·i·ty [te-tr, uh, -dak-, til, -i-tee], noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tetradactylous1

First recorded in 1835–45; tetra- ( def ) + -dactylous ( def )

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Example Sentences

This and the succeeding group are tetradactylous; having one toe behind, three forwards.

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