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pedi-
Word Origin
1.
a combining form meaning “foot,” used in the formation of compound words:
pediform.
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Also,
especially before a vowel,
ped-
.
Origin of
pedi-
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Latin
combining form of
Latin
ped-
(stem of
pēs
)
foot
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British Dictionary definitions for
pedi-
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pedi-
combining form
1.
indicating the foot:
pedicure
Word Origin
from Latin
pēs, ped-
foot
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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