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cryptopod

|cryp-to-pod|

/ˈkrɪptəˌpɒd/

hidden creature

Etymology

Etymology Information

'cryptopod' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kryptos' meaning 'hidden' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.

Historical Evolution

'kryptos' and 'pous' combined to form the modern English word 'cryptopod'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'hidden foot', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a hidden or unknown creature'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a hypothetical or fictional creature that is hidden or unknown, often used in the context of cryptozoology.

The cryptopod was rumored to inhabit the dense forests of the region.

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