SYMPELMOUS
\sˈɪmpɛlməs], \sˈɪmpɛlməs], \s_ˈɪ_m_p_ɛ_l_m_ə_s]\
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sim-pel'mus, adj. in birds, having the tendons of the deep flexors of the toes blended in one before separating to proceed one to each of the four digits--opp. to Nomopelmous. [Gr. syn, with, pelma, the sole of the foot.]
By Thomas Davidson
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.