Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

monodactylous

Adjective
ˌmɒnəˈdæktɪləs
Definition
Having only one digit or toe on each foot.
Examples
  • The horse is a monodactylous animal, with a single hoof on each leg.
  • Some extinct species of mammals were also classified as monodactylous.
Meaning
The term describes an organism, particularly certain species of animals, that possesses a single digit or toe on each of its limbs.
Synonyms
  • Single-toed
  • Unidactyl