talipes
Americannoun
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a clubfoot.
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the condition of being clubfooted.
noun
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a congenital deformity of the foot by which it is twisted in any of various positions
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a technical name for club foot
Etymology
Origin of talipes
Example Sentences
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Natasha's daughter, Neave, was born with positional talipes, a condition causing inward-turning feet.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
Born with talipes, or club foot, which stunted the growth of his right foot and leg, he struggled to find two shoes which fitted well when he was younger.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
Serigne has clubfoot, also known as talipes, and today is another step in the journey to correct that.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2022
Born with congenital talipes, known as 'club foot', she lived with almost constant pain.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2019
These two conditions are often combined, the heel being drawn up and the foot twisted inward; the name given to the twofold deformity is talipes equino-varus.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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