pigeon-toed

[ pij-uhn-tohd ]

adjective

1. having the toes or feet turned inward.

pigeon-toed

adjective

1. having the toes turned inwards

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigeon-toed¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Behind her the peacock halo, her pale pigeon-toed feet covered only by the watered-yellow fringe and by the bright-yellow anklet.

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The Hopper sat pigeon-toed, beset by countless conflicting emotions.

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It did not sound like Silver, but it might be the pigeon-toed horse of Miss Allen.

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I got four pigeon-toed, bow-legged, bat-eared Moonstoners down in that meadow, just itchin' mad to cut loose.

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The foremost brave faltered in his pigeon-toed stride, stopped abruptly, and dived for the shelter of a sagebush.

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