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perissodactyls

/ˌpɛrɪsəˈdæktɪlz/ noun · British & US
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What does perissodactyls mean?

noun

Perissodactyls are a group of mammals that include horses, tapirs, and rhinoceroses. They are characterized by their odd-toed hooves and a single horn or pair of horns.

Example

"The perissodactyls of the savannah roamed freely, their large hooves pounding the dry earth."

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