saltigrade

1 of 2

adjective

sal·​ti·​grade
ˈsaltəˌgrād,
ˈsȯl-
: having the feet or legs adapted to leaping
usually used of spiders (such as members of the family Salticidae)

saltigrade

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
: a saltigrade spider

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin saltus leap + English -i- + -grade (in heat)

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!

Dictionary Entries Near saltigrade

Cite this Entry

“Saltigrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltigrade. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!