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pentadactyl

Pronunciation: /ˌpɛntəˈdaktɪl/

Definition of pentadactyl

adjective

Zoology
  • (of a vertebrate limb) having five toes or fingers, or derived from such a form, as characteristic of all tetrapods.

Derivatives

pentadactyly

Pronunciation: /-ˈdaktɪli/

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from penta- 'five' + Greek daktulos 'finger'

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