"dactyly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dactylies [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”), equivalent to dactyl- + -y. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|δάκτυλος||finger}} Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”), {{confix|en|dactyl|y}} dactyl- + -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} dactyly (plural dactylies)
  1. (biology) The number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or (sometimes) wings, of a tetrapod animal. Wikipedia link: dactyly Categories (topical): Biology, Fingers

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