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dactyly.

The number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or (sometimes) wings, of a tetrapod animal.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdæk.təˌli/
  1. The number and arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or (sometimes) wings, of a tetrapod animal.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”), equivalent to dactyl- + -y.

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