remiped

1 of 2

noun

rem·​i·​ped

ˈreməˌped

plural -s

: a crustacean or insect with feet or legs used as oars

remiped

2 of 2

adjective

"

of a crustacean or insect

: having feet or legs that are used as oars

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French rémipède, from Latin remiped-, remipes oar-footed, from remi- + ped-, pes foot

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