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podial

adjective
po·di·al | \ˈpōdēəl\

Definition of podial 

1 : of or relating to a podium

2 : of or relating to the pleural areas of an arthropod body segment in which the limbs are implanted

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History and Etymology for podial

New Latin podium + English -al

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