fissiped

/ˈfɪsɪpd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of fissipede, to have a fissiped foot, or to walk with feet that are divided into toes

“The ancient fossil record showed that the dinosaur had fissiped.”

2. noun

A fissiped animal, especially one of the order Carnivora

“The researcher studied the behavior of the fissiped at the wildlife sanctuary.”

3. adjective

Having a divided foot, especially with toes that are separate

“The geologist classified the fossil as an early fissiped animal.”

Synonyms

  • digitate
  • toed

Antonyms

  • unguligrade