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Definition of polydactylous in English:

polydactylous

adjective

Zoology Medicine

  • Polydactyl.

Pronunciation

polydactylous

/ˌpɒlɪˈdaktɪləs/ /ˌpɒlɪˈdakt(ə)ləs/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Robert Mayne (1808–1868). From poly- + -dactylous.