Definition

Having no feet or limbs.

Example

Some species of snakes are apodous, moving smoothly without legs.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals are apodous?

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means they don't have feet or limbs, like certain types of snakes.

That's fascinating! I never thought about how they move without them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apodous is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "pous" (from Greek "pous, podos" meaning foot). The word describes an organism that is without feet or lacking limbs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'foot' ('pous') to remember that 'apodous' refers to something that lacks feet.

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