Meaning of digitigrade in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdɪdʒədəɡreɪd/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    digitigrade

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Latin digitus‘finger, toe’ + -gradus‘-walking’

    Definitions

    1. (of mammals) walking on the toes with the posterior part of the foot raised

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