monopode
[ mon-uh-pohd ]
/ ˈmɒn əˌpoʊd /
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adjective
having one foot.
noun
a creature having one foot.
(sometimes initial capital letter) one of a mythological people having only one foot.
Botany. monopodium.
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British Dictionary definitions for monopode
monopode
/ (ˈmɒnəˌpəʊd) /
noun
a member of a legendary one-legged race of Africa
another word for monopodium
Word Origin for monopode
C19: from Late Latin monopodius
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