tripodal

[ trip-uh-dl, trahy-pod-l ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or having the form of a tripod.
2. having three feet or legs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tripodal¹

First recorded in 1635–45; tripod + -al ¹

Example Sentences

This and the following tripodal species may be directly derived from Cortina.

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