Dasypygal

/dæsɪˈpaɪɡəl/ adjective

Definition

Describing an animal that has a thick, hairy, or densely-furred rump or hindquarters.

Etymology

From Greek 'dasys' (thick, hairy) + 'pygal' (relating to the rump, from 'pygē'). The term anatomically describes thick posterior features.

Kelly Says

Dasypygal is a hilarious word that literally means 'thick-butted'—it describes animals like certain primates and marsupials with fluffy, padded rear ends for cushioning!

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