zygodactyl
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zy·go·dac·tyl

adjective \ˌzī-gə-ˈdak-təl\

Definition of ZYGODACTYL

: having the toes arranged two in front and two behind —used of a bird

Origin of ZYGODACTYL

International Scientific Vocabulary zyg- + Greek daktylos toe
First Known Use: 1831

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein

zy·go·dac·tyl

adjective \ˌzī-gə-ˈdak-təl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ZYGODACTYL

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