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Meaning of CURSORIAL

Pronunciation:  kur'sowreeul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  (of limbs and feet) adapted for running
 
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 Antonyms: fossorial
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cur*so"ri*al\ (k?r-s?"r?-al), a. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Adapted to running or walking, and not to prehension; as,
    the limbs of the horse are cursorial. See Illust. of
    {Aves}.
(b) Of or pertaining to the {Cursores}.
 

 

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