a. [ L. palmipes, -edis, broad-footed; palma the palm of the hand + pes a foot; cf. F. palmipède. ] (Zool.) Web-footed, as a water fowl. -- n. A swimming bird; a bird having webbed feet. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL. ] (Zool.) Same as Natatores. [ 1913 Webster ]