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odd-fingered

|odd-fing-ered|

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/ˈɑd ˈfɪŋɡərd/

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/ˈɒd ˈfɪŋɡəd/

odd number of fingers

Etymology
Etymology Information

'odd-fingered' originates from the combination of 'odd,' meaning 'not even,' and 'fingered,' referring to the presence of fingers.

Historical Evolution

'odd-fingered' is a modern English term formed by combining 'odd' and 'fingered.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having an odd number of fingers,' and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having an odd number of fingers or digits.

The creature was odd-fingered, with three fingers on each hand.

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Last updated: 2025/06/16 01:22