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(kər sôr′ē əl)

adjective

Zool. having legs or structural parts adapted for running

Origin: < cursory + -al

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cur·so·ri·al

adjective

Adapted to or specialized for running: cursorial birds; cursorial legs.

Origin: From Late Latin cursōrius, of running; see cursory .

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