macrodactyl

macrodactyl
One of a group of wading birds (Macrodactyli) having very long toes.

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  • Macrodactyl — Mac ro*dac tyl (m[a^]k r[ o]*d[a^]k t[i^]l), n. [Gr. makroda ktylos long fingered; makro s long + da ktylos finger: cf. F. macrodactyle.] (Zo[ o]l.) One of a group of wading birds (Macrodactyli) having very long toes. [Written also {macrodactyle} …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • macrodactyl — / dakˈtil/ noun An animal with long fingers or toes • • • Main Entry: ↑macro …   Useful english dictionary

  • macrodactyle — Macrodactyl Mac ro*dac tyl (m[a^]k r[ o]*d[a^]k t[i^]l), n. [Gr. makroda ktylos long fingered; makro s long + da ktylos finger: cf. F. macrodactyle.] (Zo[ o]l.) One of a group of wading birds (Macrodactyli) having very long toes. [Written also… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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