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artiodactyl

noun
ar·​tio·​dac·​tyl | \ ˌär-tē-ō-ˈdak-tᵊl How to pronounce artiodactyl (audio) \

Definition of artiodactyl

: any of an order (Artiodactyla) of ungulates (such as the camel or pig) with an even number of functional toes on each foot

Other Words from artiodactyl

artiodactyl adjective

First Known Use of artiodactyl

1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for artiodactyl

New Latin Artiodactyla, from Greek artios fitting, even-numbered + daktylos finger, toe; akin to Greek arariskein to fit — more at arm

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