paraxonic

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ Ancient Greek ἄξων (áxōn, “axis”) +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pæɹəkˈsɒnɪk/

Adjective

paraxonic (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) In bearing weight evenly on two parallel axes within the foot, typically the third and fourth digits.
    Deer, camels and peccaries possess paraxonic feet.
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