semiped

noun

semi·​ped

ˈsemə̇ˌped

plural -s

: a metrical half foot

semipedal

¦⸗⸗¦pedᵊl

-pēd-;

səˈmipəd-

seˈm-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin semiped-, semipes, from semi- + ped-, pes foot

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