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tripedal

[ trahy-ped-l, trip-i-dl ]
/ ˈtraɪˌpɛd l, ˈtrɪp ɪ dl /

adjective

having three feet.

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Origin of tripedal

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

Words nearby tripedal

triparted, tripartite, tripartite and fretty, tripartition, tripe, tripedal, tripe-de-roche, tripelennamine, tripersonal, tripersonality, tripetalous
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