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Definitions for perissodactyl
pəˌrɪs oʊˈdæk tɪlperis·so·dactyl

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. odd-toed ungulate, perissodactyl, perissodactyl mammalnoun

    placental mammals having hooves with an odd number of toes on each foot

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  1. perissodactylnoun

    Any ungulate mammal with an odd number of toes and belonging to the Perissodactyla, including the horses, zebra, and rhinoceros.

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  1. perissodactyl

    Perissodactyl is a term used in zoology referring to any member of the taxonomic order Perissodactyla, which consists of hoofed mammals characterized by an odd number of toes, complex stomachs and a lack of canine teeth. Animals in this group are herbivores and include horses, rhinoceroses, and tapirs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Perissodactylnoun

    one of the Perissodactyla

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of perissodactyl in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of perissodactyl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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  • kavioeläinFinnish
  • staktæð hófdýr, hófdýr með staka tölu táa, eiginleg hófdýrIcelandic
  • perissodattiloItalian

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