pronograde

(prō′nə grād′)

adjective

Zool. walking with the body parallel to the ground

Origin: < L pronus, bent forward (see prone) + -o- + -grade

See pronograde in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Walking with the long axis of the body parallel to the ground. Used of quadrupeds.

Origin:

Origin: Latin prōnus, leaning forward; see prone

Origin: + -gradus, walking (from gradī, to move; see retrograde)

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