"sciapod" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsʌɪəpɒd/ [UK] Forms: sciapods [plural]
Etymology: Back-formation from Sciapodes. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Sciapodes}} 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)
    Sense id: en-sciapod-en-noun-2x2mEx8c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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