Associations to the word «Artiodactyl»

Wiktionary

ARTIODACTYL, noun. (zoology) Any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes and belonging to the Artiodactyla, including pigs, sheep, deer, cattle, and most grazing animals.

Dictionary definition

ARTIODACTYL, noun. Placental mammal having hooves with an even number of functional toes on each foot.
ARTIODACTYL, adjective. Of or relating to or belonging to mammals of the order Artiodactyla.

Wise words

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