- synpelmous
- syn·pel·mous
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synpelmous
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Synpelmous — Syn*pel mous, a. [Pref. syn + ? the sole of the foot.] (Zo[ o]l.) Having the two main flexor tendons of the toes blended together. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
synpelmous — (ˈ)sin|pelməs, sənˈp adjective Etymology: irregular from syn + Greek pelma sole of the foot + English ous more at fell : having the two main flexor tendons of the toes blended above the divisions which go to each digit synpelmous foot of a bird … Useful english dictionary
caprimulgiform — ▪ order of birds Introduction also called nightjars any of about 120 species of soft plumaged birds (bird), the major groups of which are called nightjars (nightjar), nighthawks (nighthawk), potoos (potoo), frogmouths (frogmouth), and owlet… … Universalium
sym|pel|mous — «sihm PEHL muhs», adjective. (of birds) having the two deep flexor tendons of the toes blended into one before dividing to proceed to the digits. Also, synpelmous. ╂[< sym + Greek pélma sole of the foot + English ous] … Useful english dictionary
