zygodactylous

English

WOTD – 23 June 2006

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

zygodactylous (not comparable)

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

Synonyms

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