aliped

Definitions


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Having winged feet; (hence) swift, nimble.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From classical Latin āliped-, ālipes (adjective) wing-footed, swift-footed, (noun) swift-footed creature, horse from āli- + -ped-, -pes


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- An animal with the fingers or digits connected by a membrane to form a wing; a bat.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From classical Latin āliped-, ālipes (adjective) wing-footed, swift-footed, (noun) swift-footed creature, horse from āli- + -ped-, -pes




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