trochalopodous

adjective

tro·​cha·​lop·​o·​dous

1

: having the coxae articulated by a ball-and-socket joint

—used of an insect

2

: of or relating to the Trochalopoda

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Trochalopoda + English -ous

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