Definition of Saltigrade

1. a. Having feet or legs formed for leaping.

2. n. One of the Saltigradæ, a tribe of spiders which leap to seize their prey.

Definition of Saltigrade

1. Noun. (zoology) One of the Saltigradae, a tribe of spiders which leap to seize their prey. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Saltigrade

1. Having feet or legs formed for leaping. Origin: L. Saltus a leap + gradi to walk, go: cf. F. Saltigrade. One of the Saltigradae a tribe of spiders which leap to seize their prey. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saltigrade

salters
saltest
saltfish
saltfoot
saltfree
salticid
salticids
saltie
saltier
saltiers
salties
saltiest
saltigradae
saltigrade (current term)
saltigrades
saltillo
saltillos
saltily
saltimbanco
saltimbancos
saltimbocca
saltimboccas
saltine
saltines
saltiness
saltinesses
salting
salting in

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