Zygodactylae
plural noun
Zy·go·dac·ty·lae
variants: or
Zygodactyli
\-ˌlī\Definition of Zygodactylae
in former classifications
: a group of nonpasserine birds consisting of those having zygodactyl feet
From the M-W Editors
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of zygodactylae
New Latin, from zyg- + -dactylae, -dactyli (from dactylus dactyl)
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Zygodactylae? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!