zygodactyl
(zy-go-dac-tyl)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. having two toes pointing forward and two backward.
Example Sentence
The woodpecker is a type of zygodactyl bird, having two toes facing forward and two facing backward.
More Example Sentences
Many parrots are zygodactyl in nature.
Synonyms
two-toed; digitigrade; clawed
Antonyms
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