Meaning Of The Word Perissodactyl

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Perissodactyl Meaning

Perissodactyl Definition
Perissodactyl Definition

What's The Definition Of Perissodactyl?

perissodactyl in American English
any of an order (Perissodactyla) of hoofed mammals with an uneven number of toes on each foot and a simple stomach, including the horse, tapir, and rhinoceros
having an uneven number of toes on each foot
adjective: having an uneven number of toes or digits on each foot
noun: any mammal of the order Perissodactyla, comprising the odd-toed hoofed quadrupeds and including the tapirs, rhinoceroses, and horses

perissodactyl in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the Perissodactyla
noun: any placental mammal of the order Perissodactyla, having hooves with an odd number of toes: includes horses, tapirs, and rhinoceroses

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