Heterodactyle

( Zool.) Having the toes irregu lar, either as to number or formation. Het'erodox, a. [Fr. hétérodoze; Gr. heteros, and doza, a notion, an opinion, from dokeō, to think. Holding opinions different from those which are established, or are prevalent. ( Eccl .) Said of persons holding opinions repugnant to the doctrines of the Scripture, or contrary to those of an established Church; heretical; contrary to the faith and doctrines of the Scriptures; antagonistic to the doctrines or tenets of any established Church; - opposed to orthodox . heterodox. Het'erodoxly, adv . In a heterodox manner. Heterodox ne , n. State or condition of being Het'erodoxy, n . [Fr. hétérodoxie .] An opinion or doctrine different from or contrary to the doctrines of the Scriptures, or opposed to those of an established church; heresy.