VELOCIPEDE


Meaning of VELOCIPEDE in English

[ vɪ'lɒsɪpi:d ]

■ noun

1》 historical an early form of bicycle propelled by working pedals on cranks fitted to the front axle.

2》 US a child's tricycle.

Derivatives

velocipedist noun

Origin

C19: from Fr. vélocipède , from L. velox , veloc- 'swift' + pes , ped- 'foot'.

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