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paraxonic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /pæɹəkˈsɒnɪk/

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adj

Meaning 1

In bearing weight evenly on two parallel axes within the foot, typically the third and fourth digits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • Deer, camels and peccaries possess paraxonic feet.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From para- + Ancient Greek ἄξων (áxōn, “axis”) + -ic.