amphipod

am·phi·pod

noun \-ˌpäd\

Definition of AMPHIPOD

: any of a large order (Amphipoda) of small crustaceans (as the sand flea) with a laterally compressed body

— amphipod adjective

Origin of AMPHIPOD

ultimately from Greek amphi- + pod-, pous foot — more at foot

First Known Use: 1835

Rhymes with AMPHIPOD

accolade, arthropod, bigarade, carbonnade, cattle prod, chiffonade, decapod, defilade, demigod, diplopod, dowsing rod, enfilade, escalade, esplanade, firing squad, flying squad, fusillade, gallopade, gastropod, goldenrod, hexapod, isopod, lightning rod, lycopod, monkeypod, monopod, Novgorod, Novi Sad, octopod, piston rod, promenade, pseudopod, rémoulade, rhizopod, spinning rod, tapenade, tetrapod, theropod, traverse rod