webfoot

American

[web-foot] / ˈwɛbˌfʊt /

noun

PLURAL

webfeet

a foot with the toes joined by a web.
(initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of Oregon (used as a nickname).
an animal with webfeet.

webfoot British

/ ˈwɛbˌfʊt /

noun

zoology a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin
anatomy a foot having an abnormal membrane connecting adjacent toes

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Other Word Forms

web-footed adjective

Etymology

Origin of webfoot

First recorded in 1755–65; web + foot

Example Sentences

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It is, therefore, called a "webfoot" frog, but from which must not be inferred that it is "an Oregonian," for it is encountered so far only in Borneo.

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Two webfoot brothers loved a fair Young lady, rich and good to see; And oh, her black abundant hair!

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