fos·so·ri·al (f -sôr  - l, -s r-)adj. Zoology Adapted for or used in burrowing or digging: the fossorial forefeet of a mole. [From Late Latin foss rius, from Latin fossus, past participle of fodere, to dig.] |
fossorial [fɒˈsɔːrɪəl]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (of the forelimbs and skeleton of burrowing animals) adapted for digging
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (of burrowing animals, such as the mole and armadillo) having limbs of this type
[from Medieval Latin fossōrius from Latin fossor digger, from fodere to dig]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | fossorial - (of limbs and feet) adapted for digging cursorial - (of limbs and feet) adapted for running |
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