a. Zool. [f. L. cursōri-us running (taken in reference to CURSORES) + -AL.] Adapted, or having limbs adapted, for running; spec. applied to certain birds (Cursores), orthopterous insects (Cursoria), and crustaceans.
1836. Todd, Cycl. Anat., I. 283/2. The sternum of the Cursorial Birds presents few affinities of structure to that of the rest of the class.
1855. Owen, Skel. & Teeth, 25. The prehensile or cursorial limb of the denizen of dry land.
