Pronunciation: /ˌpɑliˈdæktəl/
noun a person or animal with more than the normal number of fingers or toes
A1 I saw a cat with polydactyl paws.
A2 The polydactyl kitten had extra toes on each paw.
B1 Polydactylism is a genetic trait that causes extra fingers or toes.
B2 The polydactyl cat's unique trait made it stand out among the other cats.
C1 The polydactyl gene can be inherited from one or both parents.
C2 The polydactyl condition in cats is also known as hyperdactyly.
adjective relating to having more than the normal number of fingers or toes
A1 The cat with polydactyl paws is very unique.
A2 I read a story about a polydactyl kitten that had extra toes.
B1 The polydactyl gene is common in certain cat breeds.
B2 The polydactyl cat's extra toes give it better balance.
C1 The polydactyl trait can be passed down through generations.
C2 Polydactyl cats are often considered good luck in some cultures.
formal The medical term for having extra fingers or toes is polydactyl.
informal My friend's cat is polydactyl, with extra toes on each paw.
slang I heard that having a polydactyl cat brings good luck!
figurative His polydactyl mind seemed to grasp complex concepts effortlessly.
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