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tridactyl

Pronunciation: /trʌɪˈdaktɪl/
Definition of tridactyl

adjective

Zoology
  • (of a vertebrate limb) having three toes or fingers.

Derivatives

tridactyly

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from tri- 'three' + Greek daktulos 'finger'

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Definition of tridactyl in the US English dictionary
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