zygodactyl

English

Etymology

From zyg- + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”).

Adjective

zygodactyl (not comparable)

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

Noun

zygodactyl (plural zygodactyls)

1. (ornithology) Any such bird (such as the parrot.)

See also

• zygo-