polydactyl
Americanadjective
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having many or several digits.
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having more than the normal number of fingers or toes.
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of polydactyl
From the Greek word polydáktylos, dating back to 1860–65. See poly-, -dactyl
Example Sentences
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"Keeping in mind Paddles has thumbs, I can't put it past her it's her own account as well," she joked, adding "she's a polydactyl".
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2017
"I, for one, welcome our polydactyl feline overlords," said another in response to Paddle's introductory tweet.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2017
Although they are commonly known as six-toed cats, not every one of the Hemingway felines has six toes, but the museum says all carry the polydactyl gene.
From Washington Post • Sep. 11, 2017
Lil’ Bub was born with several genetic mutations; she has no teeth, her tongue permanently hangs out, and she is also polydactyl.
From The Guardian • Sep. 11, 2014
Polydactyl, pol-i-dak′til, adj. having many digits.—n. a polydactyl animal.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
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