"-dactyl" meaning in English

See -dactyl in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

Etymology: From French -dactyle, from Latin -dactylus, ultimately from Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|-dactyle}} French -dactyle, {{der|en|la|-dactylus}} Latin -dactylus, {{der|en|grc|δάκτυλος|t=finger}} Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”) Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -dactyl, {{en-suffix}} -dactyl
  1. (chiefly zoology) digits Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en--dactyl-en-suffix-zGtrrTGg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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