scansorial

adjective

scan·​so·​ri·​al

skanˈsōrēəl,

-ˈsȯr-

1

: relating to, capable of, or adapted for climbing

2

: of or relating to the Scansores

Word History

Etymology

Latin scansorius (from—assumed—Latin scansus + Latin -orius -ory) + English -al

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