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tripedal

[trahy-ped-l, trip-i-dl]
adjective
  1. having three feet.
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Origin of tripedal

From the Latin word tripedālis, dating back to 1615–25. See tri-, pedal
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Historical Examples

  • The Japanese dragon is a tripedal representative of the species.

    The Ceramic Art

    Jennie J. Young

  • Tripedal, trip′e-dal, or trī′ped-al, adj. having three feet.