dactyly
dactyly · dactylies
The number and arrangement of digits on the hands, feet, or wings, of a tetrapod animalThe number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or (sometimes) wings, of a tetrapod animal.
/ˈdæk.təˌli/
Meaning
1 sensesThe number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or (sometimes) wings, of a tetrapod animal.
Origin
From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”), equivalent to dactyl- + -y.From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”), equivalent to dactyl- + -y.
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