even-toed hoofed mammals
nounUK /ˈiːvən təʊd huːft ˈmæməlz/
US /ˈiːvən toʊd hʊft ˈmæməlz/
Even-toed hoofed mammals are animals with hooves that have an even number of toes, like cows and pigs.
Deer, sheep, and giraffes are all even-toed hoofed mammals.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of mammals whose weight is carried on two or four toes of each foot.
Scientists classify camels as even-toed hoofed mammals.
3. Plant-eating animals that often chew their food twice.
Many even-toed hoofed mammals, such as cows, are ruminants.
4. Animals that include farm animals like pigs, goats, and sheep.
The farm had several even-toed hoofed mammals in the barn.