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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of polydactyl
From the Greek word polydáktylos, dating back to 1860–65. See poly-, -dactyl
Example Sentences
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She was also polydactyl, with an extra toe on each paw, and had an underdeveloped jaw and no teeth which caused her tongue to always hang out.
From BBC
The investigation of polydactyl hands and the brains that control them is a test case for the advantages of researching the unusual.
From Scientific American
When Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s new prime minister last month she also brought with her a polydactyl cat, named Paddles.
From The Guardian
The cat was well-known for its polydactyl abnormality - she had extra claws that looked like thumbs.
From BBC
"I, for one, welcome our polydactyl feline overlords," said another in response to Paddle's introductory tweet.
From BBC
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