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tridactyl

[ trahy-dak-til ]
/ traɪˈdæk tɪl /

adjective Zoology.

having three fingers or toes, as certain reptiles.

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Origin of tridactyl

First recorded in 1805–15; tri- + -dactyl

Words nearby tridactyl

tricycle, tricyclic, tricyclic antidepressant, trid., Tridacna, tridactyl, tridarn cupboard, trident, tridentate, Tridentine, Tridentum
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British Dictionary definitions for tridactyl

tridactyl

tridactylous

/ (traɪˈdæktəl) /

adjective

having three digits on one hand or foot
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