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pes

Pronunciation: /peɪz, piːz/
Definition of pes

noun (plural pedes /ˈpɛdeɪz, ˈpɛdiːz/)

technical
  • the human foot, or the corresponding terminal segment of the hindlimb of a vertebrate animal.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, 'foot'

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Definition of pes in the US English dictionary
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