taligrade

[ tal-i-greyd ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. walking on the outer side of the foot.

taligrade

/ ˈtælɪˌɡreɪd /

adjective

1. (of mammals) walking on the outer side of the foot

Word History and Origins

Origin of taligrade¹

tali- + -grade

Word History and Origins

Origin of taligrade¹

C20: from New Latin, from Latin tālus ankle, heel + -grade