peristeropodous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having feet like those of a pigeon; said of those gallinaceous birds that rest on all four toes, such as curassows and megapodes.

Word forms

peristeropodous more peristeropodous most peristeropodous

Etymology

From Ancient Greek περιστερά (peristerá, “pigeon”) + -podous.

Related words

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