odd-toed ungulate

noun

odd-toed ungulate

noun

Etymology From odd-toed (as a translation of the taxonomic name, translingual Perissodactyla, from Ancient Greek περισσός (perissós, “odd in number”) + δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “toe”)) + ungulate.

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Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Any mammal in the order Perissodactyla, including horses and other equids, rhinoceroses, and tapirs.

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