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单词 pentadactylous
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Definition of pentadactylous in English:

pentadactylous

adjective ˌpɛntəˈdaktɪləsˌpɛntəˈdakt(ə)ləs
Zoology
  • Having five fingers or toes on each limb; pentadactyl.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From ancient Greek πενταδάκτυλος five-fingered or toed, five-pointed, also as noun denoting cinquefoil (from πεντα- + δάκτυλος) + -ous.

Definition of pentadactylous in US English:

pentadactylous

adjective
Zoology
  • Having five fingers or toes on each limb; pentadactyl.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From ancient Greek πενταδάκτυλος five-fingered or toed, five-pointed, also as noun denoting cinquefoil (from πεντα- + δάκτυλος) + -ous.

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