zygodactylous

English

WOTD – 23 June 2006

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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Adjective

zygodactylous (not comparable)

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

Synonyms

• zygodactyl