Plantigrade Definition & Meaning
plantigrade
- adjective
- (of mammals) walking on the whole sole of the foot (as rabbits, raccoons, bears, and humans do)
- noun
- an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot touching the ground as e.g. bears and human beings
Words that rhyme with plantigrade
Usage tips for "plantigrade"
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