Definition of ZYGODACTYL

zygodactyl

Meanings

Plural: zygodactyls

Adjective

  • (of bird feet) having the first and fourth toes directed backward the second and third forward

Adj

  • Having two toes pointing forward, and two pointing backward; zygodactylous.

Noun

  • Any bird with toes of this kind, such as the parrot.

Origin / Etymology

From zygo- + -dactyl.

Antonyms

heterodactyl

Scrabble Score: 29

zygodactyl is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
zygodactyl is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 30

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