bicolligate

bicolligate
\(ˈ)bī+\ adjective
Etymology: from (assumed) New Latin bicolligatus, from New Latin bi- (I) + Latin colligatus bound together, past participle of colligare to bind together — more at colligate
of certain birds : having the three anterior toes connected by webs

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bicolligate, a.
(baɪˈkɒlɪgeɪt)
[f. bi- prefix2 2 + colligate, ad. L. colligātus bound together.]
In Ornith. of the anterior toes of birds: United by a basal web; web-footed.
in Craig.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Bicolligate — Bi*col li*gate, a. [L. bis twice + colligatus, p. p. See {Colligate}, v. t. ] (Zo[ o]l.) Having the anterior toes connected by a basal web. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • bicolligate — adjective Having the anterior toes united by a basal web …   Wiktionary

  • bicolligate — bi·colligate …   English syllables

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