cynopodous

/ (saɪˈnɒpədəs) /

adjective

(of some mammals, such as dogs) having claws that do not retract

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Word Origin for cynopodous

from New Latin, from cyno- + -podous

Words nearby cynopodous

cynicism, cyno-, cynocephaly, cynodont, cynophobia, cynopodous, cynosure, cynthia, cynwulf, cyo, cyod

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