zygodactylous
English edit
Etymology edit
zygo- + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”).
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌzeɪɡəʊˈdæktələs/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌzeɪɡoʊˈdæktələs/
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Adjective edit
zygodactylous (not comparable)
- (ornithology) Having two toes pointing forward, and two toes pointing backward.