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amphicondylous

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am·​phi·​con·​dy·​lous | \ -¦kändələs \

Definition of amphicondylous

: provided with two condyles

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First Known Use of amphicondylous

1899, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for amphicondylous

amphi- + condyle + -ous

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The first known use of amphicondylous was in 1899

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“Amphicondylous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphicondylous. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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