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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any animal having three digits on a limb.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having three digits on a limb. not-comparable
2. 2
   Composed of three movable parts attached to a common base. not-comparable

Etymology

From tri- + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”).

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