spiky-footed
|spi-ky-foot-ed|
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/ˈspaɪki ˈfʊtɪd/
having spiked feet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spiky-footed' originates from the combination of 'spiky,' meaning 'having spikes,' and 'footed,' meaning 'having feet.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'spiky-footed' evolved from the descriptive use of 'spiky' and 'footed' to describe creatures or objects with spiked feet.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having feet with spikes,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having feet that are spiky or covered with spikes.
The spiky-footed lizard moved swiftly across the desert sand.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 22:55