plantigrade

/ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ · noun

Meaning

A plantigrade animal; an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.
Of an animal: walking with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

digitigrade(English)unguligrade(English)pronograde(English)saltigrade(English)fin-footed(English)pedigerous(English)ambulatorial(English)laterigrade(English)locomotion(English)soles(English)toes(English)claws(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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