thorny-footed
|thorny-footed|
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/ˈθɔrni ˌfʊtɪd/
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/ˈθɔːni ˌfʊtɪd/
having thorn-like feet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thorny-footed' originates from the combination of 'thorny,' meaning 'covered with thorns,' and 'footed,' referring to having a particular type of feet.
Historical Evolution
'Thorny-footed' is a compound word formed in modern English by combining 'thorny' and 'footed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having feet covered with thorns,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having feet that are covered with or resemble thorns.
The thorny-footed creature moved cautiously through the underbrush.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 05:16