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amphicondylous

adjective
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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