adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the lines that form patterns on the skin (especially on the fingertips and the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet) wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to the study and subject matter of dermatoglyphics. not-comparable

Etymology

Back-formation from dermatoglyphics.

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