nomopelmous

nomopelmous
\\|nämə|pelməs, |nōm-\ adjective
Etymology: nomo- + -pelmous
: having a separate and simple tendon to flex the hallux

nomopelmous birds


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  • Nomopelmous — Nom o*pel mous, a. [Gr. no mos law, custom + ? sole of the foot.] (Zo[ o]l.) Having a separate and simple tendon to flex the first toe, or hallux, as do passerine birds. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • nomopelmous — nom·o·pel·mous …   English syllables

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