# dactylous

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Finger-like.
2. Having or pertaining to fingers or toes.
3. Pertaining to dactyls.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, “finger”) + -ous or dactyl + -ous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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