fissipalmate

American

[fis-uh-pal-meyt] / ˌfɪs əˈpæl meɪt /

adjective

Anatomy.

(of birds) having the toes lobed or partially webbed.

fissipalmate British

/ ˌfɪsɪˈpælmeɪt /

adjective

(of some birds' feet) partially webbed, having lobes and fringes on separate toes

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Etymology

Origin of fissipalmate

fissi- + palmate

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