ARTIODACTYL


Meaning of ARTIODACTYL in English

[ ˌα:tɪə(ʊ)'daktɪl ]

■ noun Zoology a mammal of the order Artiodactyla, which comprises the ruminants, camels, pigs, and hippopotamuses (the even-toed ungulates).

Origin

from mod. L. Artiodactyla , from Gk artios 'even' + daktulos 'finger, toe'.

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