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Webster 1913 Edition

Monodactylous

Monˊo-dac′tyl-ous

,

Adj.

[Gr.

μονοδάκτυλος

;

μόνοσ

single +

δάκτυλοσ

finger: cf. F.

monodactyle

.]

(Zool.)

Having but one finger or claw.

Webster 1828 Edition

Monodactylous

MONODACTYLOUS

,

Adj.

[Gr.] Having one toe only, as an animal.

Definition 2025

monodactylous

monodactylous

English

Adjective

monodactylous ‎(not comparable)

(of an animal) Having a single digit on each limb, especially a single claw that can be used to grasp

Synonyms

monodactyl

Related terms

monodactyly