pen·ta·dac·tyl (p n t -d k tl) also pen·ta·dac·ty·late (-t-l t, -l t)adj. Having five fingers or toes on each hand or foot. [Latin pentadactylus, from Greek pentadaktulos : penta-, penta- + daktulos, finger.] pen ta·dactyl·ism n. |
pentadactyl [ˌpɛntəˈdæktɪl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (of the limbs of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals) consisting of an upper arm or thigh, a forearm or shank, and a hand or foot bearing five digits
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