Uniped

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person or creature with only one foot or leg.
Adjective
  1. 1
    One-legged. not-comparable

    "In Birds, the attitude upon, and mode of progression over, solid surfaces, is biped, or, as in the case of many birds, whilst resting or actually sleeping, the standing position is accomplished upon one leg only, or is uniped."

Synonyms

All synonyms
monopedmonopodone-legged

Example

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"In Birds, the attitude upon, and mode of progression over, solid surfaces, is biped, or, as in the case of many birds, whilst resting or actually sleeping, the standing position is accomplished upon one leg only, or is uniped."

Etymology

From uni- + -ped.

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