palmigrade

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin palma (palm of the hand) +‎ -grade (means of walking).

Adjective

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palmigrade (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Putting the whole foot on the ground when walking, like some mammals do.
    palmigrade posture
    palmigrade stance
    palmigrade walking

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