artiodactyl

/ˌɑːrtiəˈdæk.tɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the mammalian order Artiodactyla, characterized by an even number of toes on the hind limbs.

“The artiodactyls, including deer and cattle, are common in many ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • even-toed ungulate

Antonyms

  • odd-toed ungulate