Zool. Also -yle. [a. F. sphériodactyle (Cuvier), f. Gr. σφαιρίον, dim. of σφαῖρα sphere + DACTYL.] A gecko belonging to one of Cuvier’s subdivisions. Hence Spheriodactylous a.
1838. Encycl. Metrop. (1845), XXV. 45/2. Spheriodactylous Geckos,… with the tips of the toes terminating in a little smooth pellet.
1840. Cuvier’s Anim. Kingd., 278. A fifth subdivision is composed of the Spheriodactyles,… which are certain small Geckos [etc.].
1845. Encycl. Metrop., Index, Spheriodactyls.
