aliped

[al-uh-ped]

adjective

1. having the toes connected by a winglike membrane, as a bat.

noun

1. an aliped animal.

aliped

/ ˈælɪˌpɛd /

adjective

1. (of bats and similar animals) having the digits connected by a winglike membrane

noun

1. an aliped animal

Word History and Origins

Origin of aliped¹

First recorded in 1725–35, aliped is from the Latin word āliped- (stem of ālipēs wing-footed). See ala, -ped

Word History and Origins

Origin of aliped¹

C19: from Latin ālipēs having winged feet, from āla wing + _-ped

Example Sentences

Wing′-foot′ed, having wings on the feet, aliped; Wing′less, without wings.—ns.

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Aliped, al′i-ped, adj. wing-footed.—n. an animal whose toes are connected by a membrane serving as a wing, as the bat.

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Adj. fast, speedy, swift, rapid, quick, fleet; aliped†; nimble, agile, expeditious; express; active &c.

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