̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈräpəˌdēz noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from peristero- (from Greek peristera dove, pigeon) + -podes (from Greek pod-, pous foot) — more at foot
in former classifications : a group of birds comprising the curassows and megapodes and having feet with the hind toe inserted low down (as in pigeons)
• pe·ris·te·rop·o·dous ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_dəs adjective