ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈdaktələ noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from neuter plural of artiodactylus having an even number of toes, from Greek artios complete, even, even-numbered + daktylos finger, toe; akin to Latin artus joint — more at article , dactyl
: an order of ungulate mammals including the ox, sheep, goat, antelope, deer, giraffe, camel, hippopotamus, pig, and related forms all having the functional toes of the hind feet and forefeet even in number and the 3d digit of each foot symmetrical with and paired with the 4th digit — compare perissodactyla