Etymology

fanfoot

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Today it means: A gecko of the genus Ptyodactylus, having toes expanded into large lobes for additional adhesion. Full definition →

First used c. 1830
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From fan + foot

First known use, by meaning

  • from c. 1830 A gecko of the genus Ptyodactylus, having toes expanded into large lobes for additional adhesion.

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