pinnigrade

[ pin-i-greyd ]
/ ˈpɪn ɪˌgreɪd /

adjective

moving by means of finlike parts or flippers, as the seals and walruses.

noun

a pinnigrade animal.

Origin of pinnigrade

From the New Latin word pinnigradus, dating back to 1840–50. See pinna, -i-, -grade

Scientific definitions for pinnigrade

pinnigrade
[ pĭnĭ-grād′ ]

Walking by means of finlike organs or flippers, as seals and walruses.