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monodactylous

[ mon-uh-dak-tl-uhs ]

adjective

, Zoology.
  1. having only one digit or claw.


monodactylous

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈdæktɪləs /

adjective

  1. (of certain animals) having a single functional digit
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Other Words From

  • mon·o·dac·tyl·ism mon·o·dac·ty·ly noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monodactylous1

First recorded in 1820–30, monodactylous is from the Greek word monodáktylos one-fingered, one-toed. See mono-, -dactylous
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Example Sentences

Monodactylous, mon-ō-dak′ti-lus, adj. having only one toe or finger.

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