even-toed ungulate en · NOUN
Etymology
From even-toed (as a translation of the taxonomic name, translingual Artiodactyla, from Ancient Greek ἄρτιος (ártios, “even in number”) + δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “toe”)) + ungulate.
Meanings
- Any mammal in the order Artiodactyla, including camels, pigs and ruminants such as deer, cattle, goats, sheep and antelopes; as well as, in recent years, cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| even-toed ungulates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |