zygodactyl
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gəˈdæk adjective
1.
Also, zy·go·dac·ty·lous. (of a bird) having the toes of each foot arranged in pairs, with two toes in front and two behind.
noun
2.
a zygodactyl bird.
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zygodactyl (ˌzaɪɡəʊˈdæktɪl, ˌzɪɡə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of the feet of certain birds) having the first and fourth toes directed backwards and the second and third forwards |
| —n | |
| 2. | Compare heterodactyl a zygodactyl bird |
| zygo'dactylism | |
| —n | |
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Zygodactyl
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
Their specialized zygodactyl feet, with two toes pointing forward and two back, help them get a firm grip on vertical surfaces.
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