Ailuropoda
|Ai/lu/ro/po/da|
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/ˌaɪljʊˈroʊpədə/
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/ˌaɪljʊˈrəʊpədə/
giant panda
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Ailuropoda' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'ailuros' meaning 'cat' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'Ailuropoda' was derived from the Greek words 'ailuros' and 'pous', and eventually became the modern scientific name for the giant panda.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'cat-footed' nature of the animal, but over time it became associated specifically with the giant panda.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of mammals in the family Ursidae, which includes the giant panda.
The Ailuropoda is native to south-central China.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 23:29