Po´dium, n. Foot. (Same as pes.) Generally used, however, for the toes collectively without the shank. (112.)
Podothe´ca, n. Whole envelope of tarsus and toes. (101.)
Pogo´nium, n.; pl. pogonia. Web or vanes of a feather. (147.) Pogonium externum, outer web (farthest from middle line of the body). Pogonium internum, inner web. See Pluma.
Pol´lex, n. Thumb. The joint which bears the alula is so called, though it is homologous with the index or second finger. Spina pollicaris, or Tuberculum pollicare, the horny spur on the wing of some birds.
Polyg´amous, a. Mating with more than one female, like the domestic cock.
Polymor´phic, n. Of many forms; consisting of, or containing, several different types of structure: as, a polymorphic group.
Polymy´oid, a. Having numerous syringeal muscles; noting a group equivalent to Oscines.
Polyno´mial, n. or a. Name of more than two words. Consisting of several words. The polynomial nomenclature is obsolete.
Polyto´kous, a. Multiparous; producing many young.
Pons, n. Bridge. Certain parts of the brain.