multiped

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- An animal with many feet (now chiefly historical and poetic).


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin multipeda (also multiped-, multipēs) a small creature with many feet or legs from multi- + pēs foot, after ancient Greek πολύπους


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Of a machine or vehicle: having more than two legs.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin multipeda (also multiped-, multipēs) a small creature with many feet or legs from multi- + pēs foot, after ancient Greek πολύπους




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