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Palmigrade

Pal′mi-grade

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Adj.
[L.
palma
palm of the hand +
gradi
to walk.]
(Zool.)
Putting the whole foot upon the ground in walking, as some mammals.

Definition 2024


palmigrade

palmigrade

English

Adjective

palmigrade (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Putting the whole foot upon the ground in walking, as some mammals do.