monopode

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noun

mono·​pode

1

: a one-footed creature

specifically : a fabulous one-footed Ethiopian that uses his foot as a sunshade

2

[New Latin monopodium] : monopodium

monopode

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adjective

"

: having only one foot

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Late Latin monopodius

Adjective

Late Latin monopodius, from Greek monopod-, monopous, from mon- + pod-, pous foot

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