Definition of artiodactyl
:any of an order (Artiodactyla) of ungulates (such as the camel or pig) with an even number of functional toes on each foot
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Origin and Etymology of artiodactyl
New Latin Artiodactyla, from Greek artios fitting, even-numbered + daktylos finger, toe; akin to Greek arariskein to fit — more at arm
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