"sciapod" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈsʌɪəpɒd/ [UK] Forms: sciapods [plural]
Etymology: Back-formation from Sciapodes. Head templates: {{en-noun}} sciapod (plural sciapods)
  1. (Greek mythology) 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. Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Translations (a member of a mythical African race, who have a single, large foot): ciápode [masculine] (Portuguese)

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Alternative forms

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