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biped

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌɪpɛd/

Definition of biped

noun

  • an animal that uses two legs for walking.

adjective

  • using two legs for walking.

Origin:

mid 17th century (earlier (early 17th century) as bipedal): from Latin bipes, biped- (from bi- 'having two' + pes, ped- 'foot')

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