aliped
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈælɪpɛd/
KK: /ˈælɪpɛd/
adjective
Definition
Having feet that are adapted for flying, often with a membrane between the toes.
Example
The aliped bird gracefully soared through the sky, showcasing its unique winged feet.
Conversation
Did you see that bird with the unique feet today?
Yeah, it looked so aliped — I've never seen anything like it!
I wonder if that helps it swim better or something.
Probably! It must be an advantage for moving through water.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
winged
paddle-footed
flippered
Antonyms
footed
legged
unwinged
noun
Definition
A creature that has wings and feet, specifically referring to bats or similar animals.
Example
The aliped soared gracefully through the night sky, hunting for insects.
Conversation
Did you know that the aliped is actually a type of bat?
Really? I had no idea they had such a specific name.
Yeah, it's interesting how many different species there are out there.
Root Explanation
Aliped is formed from "ali-" (from Latin "alis", meaning wing) and "ped" (from Latin "pes", meaning foot). The word describes a creature that has wings and feet, typically used in a biological context to refer to certain animals.
Memory Tip
Think of 'wings' ('ali-') and 'feet' ('ped') together — this helps you remember that 'aliped' refers to a creature with both wings and feet.
Visually Confused Words
taliped
palmiped
palped
lipped
allied
talipedic
lied