'Plantigrade' definitions:

Definition of 'Plantigrade'

From: GCIDE
  • Plantigrade \Plan"ti*grade\, a. [L. planta sole of the foot + gradi to walk: cf. F. plantigrade.] (Zool.) (a) Walking on the sole of the foot; pertaining to the plantigrades. (b) Having the foot so formed that the heel touches the ground when the leg is upright. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Plantigrade'

From: GCIDE
  • Plantigrade \Plan"ti*grade\, n. (Zool.) A plantigrade animal, or one that walks or steps on the sole of the foot, as man, and the bears. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Plantigrade'