sciapod
noun
scia·pod
\ˈsīəˌpäd\
variants: less commonly
skiapod
\ˈskī-\Definition of sciapod
-s
: one of a mythological people having feet big enough for use as sunshades and living according to classic Greek mythology in Libya or according to medieval legend in which they were one-footed sometimes in India
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Origin and Etymology of sciapod
Latin Sciapodes Sciapods, from Greek Skiapodes, from skia shadow + pod-, pous foot
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