n. (Zool.) One of the Fissipedia. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ , a. [ Cf. F. fissipède. ] (Zool.) Having the toes separated to the base. [ See Aves. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. fissus (p. p. of findere to cleave) + pes, pedis, a foot. ] (Zool.) A division of the Carnivora, including the dogs, cats, and bears, in which the feet are not webbed; -- opposed to Pinnipedia. [ 1913 Webster ]