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ˌspherioˈdactyl Zool.
Also -yle.
[a. F. sphériodactyle (Cuvier), f. Gr. σϕαιρίον, dim. of σϕαῖρα sphere + dactyl.]
A gecko belonging to one of Cuvier's subdivisions. Hence ˌspherioˈdactylous a.
1838Encycl. Metrop. (1845) XXV. 45/2 Spheriodactylous Geckos,..with the tips of the toes terminating in a little smooth pellet. 1840Cuvier's Anim. Kingd. 278 A fifth subdivision is composed of the Spheriodactyles,..which are certain small Geckos [etc.]. 1845Encycl. Metrop. Index, Spheriodactyls. |