tétrapode

French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek τετράπους (tetrápous). Composed of tétra- (“four”) +‎ -pode (“foot”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /te.tʁa.pɔd/
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Adjective

tétrapode (plural tétrapodes)

  1. four-footed, tetrapodous
    Synonym: quadrupède

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