† palmipedousadj.
Obsolete.
= palmiped adj.
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palmipedous1646
palmiped1661
webbed1664
palmated1766
palmate1826
totipalmate1872
1646 Sir T. Browne Pseudodoxia Epidemica v. i. 234 The Pelecan is palmipedous or fin-footed like Swannes and Geese.
1768 G. Baretti Acct. Manners & Customs Italy II. xxxiv. 230 Killing quantities of the palmipedous birds that are there in great plenty.
1871 L. Colange Zell's Pop. Encycl. 901/3 Having palmated feet, or feet with toes connected by a membrane; palmipedous.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2005; most recently modified version published online June 2018).
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