"celeripede" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /sɛˈlɛɹɪpiːd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /seɪleɪɹipɛd/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: celeripedes [plural]
enPR: sĕlĕʹrĭpēd [Received-Pronunciation] Etymology: Borrowed from French céléripede. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|céléripede}} French céléripede Head templates: {{en-noun}} celeripede (plural celeripedes)
  1. (historical, also used attributively) An early form of the bicycle, consisting of two wheels of equal diameter attached by a wooden bar and lacking either pedals or a means of steering. Tags: also, attributive, historical Synonyms: céléripede Related terms: velocipede
    Sense id: en-celeripede-en-noun-ZrsONVAm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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