sciapod

noun scia·pod \ ˈsīəˌpäd \

variants: or less commonly skiapod \ˈskī-\

Definition of sciapod

plural -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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