tetrapodal

adjective

te·​trap·​o·​dal

-dᵊl

1

: tetrapod

tetrapodal reptiles

2

: constituting one of four supporting legs

pottery consisting of vessels with tetrapodal supports

Word History

Etymology

tetrapod entry 1 + -al

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