zygodactyl
adjective
zy·go·dac·tyl
ˌzī-gə-ˈdak-tᵊl 
: having the toes arranged two in front and two behind
—used of a bird
Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary zyg- + Greek daktylos toe
First Known Use
1831, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near zygodactyl
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“Zygodactyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zygodactyl. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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zygodactyl
adjective
zy·go·dac·tyl
ˌzī-gə-ˈdak-tᵊl
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