taligrade

[ tal-i-greyd ]
/ ˈtæl ɪˌgreɪd /

adjective Zoology.

walking on the outer side of the foot.

Origin of taligrade

British Dictionary definitions for taligrade

taligrade
/ (ˈtælɪˌɡreɪd) /

adjective

(of mammals) walking on the outer side of the foot

Word Origin for taligrade

C20: from New Latin, from Latin tālus ankle, heel + -grade