adelopod
|a-de-lop-od|
C2
/əˈdɛləˌpɒd/
hidden foot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adelopod' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adelos,' meaning 'unseen' or 'hidden,' and 'pous,' meaning 'foot.'
Historical Evolution
'adelos' combined with 'pous' in Greek to form 'adelopod,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hidden foot,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism with undeveloped or hidden feet.
The adelopod creature was difficult to classify due to its hidden limbs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 08:36