zygodactylous
English
WOTD – 23 June 2006
Etymology
From zyg- + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌzeɪɡəʊˈdæktələs/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌzeɪɡoʊˈdæktələs/
Audio (US) (file)
Adjective
zygodactylous (not comparable)
- (ornithology) Having two toes pointing forward, and two toes pointing backward.
Synonyms
- zygodactyl