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sciapod

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈsʌɪəpɒd/

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noun

Meaning 1

A member of a mythical race of humans living in Africa, who have one single, large foot which they use to shade themselves from the rays of the sun.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Greek

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Back-formation from Sciapodes.

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: ciápode — a member of a mythical African race, who have a single, large foot