pleopod
ple·o·pod
noun \ˈplē-ə-ˌpäd\Definition of PLEOPOD
: an abdominal limb of a crustacean
Origin of PLEOPOD
Greek plein to sail + English -o- + -pod; from its use in swimming — more at flow
First Known Use: 1888
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: pleopodite
Previous Word in the Dictionary: pleophagous
All Words Near: pleopod
Previous Word in the Dictionary: pleophagous
All Words Near: pleopod
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up pleopod? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
