tridactyl

adj, noun — 3 senses

adj

Etymology From tri- + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”).

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Having three digits on a limb.

Biology, Natural sciences Composed of three movable parts attached to a common base.

noun

Etymology From tri- + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”).

Any animal having three digits on a limb.

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