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tripodic

American  
[trahy-pod-ik] / traɪˈpɒd ɪk /

adjective

  1. having or using three feet or legs.


Etymology

Origin of tripodic

First recorded in 1890–95; tripod + -ic

Example Sentences

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This council demands with all earnestness that the government of Japan abandon as early as possible the inhuman policy of aggression and firmly safeguard the tripodic relationship of the Far East, and further duly warn the people of Japan.

From Project Gutenberg

Triadelphous†, triangular, tricuspid, tricapsular†, tridental†, tridentate, tridentiferous†, trifoliate, trifurcate, trigonal†, trigrammic†, trigrammatic†, tripetalous†, tripodal, tripodic†, triquetral†, triquetrous†.

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