tridactyl

/traɪˈdæktɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A three-toed animal, especially a three-toed sloth or a three-toed arthropod.

“The tridactyl sloth is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.”

2. adjective

Having three toes or three-clawed.

“The tridactyl arthropods have adapted to their environment in unique ways.”

Synonyms

  • polydactyl
  • three-toed

Antonyms

  • monodactyl
  • two-toed