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apodous

Pronunciation: /ˈapədəs/
Definition of apodous

adjective

Zoology
  • without feet or having only rudimentary feet.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek apous, apod- 'footless' (from a- 'without' + pous, pod- 'foot') + -ous

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