I. ˈpälēˌpäd, -lə̇ˌp- noun
Etymology: Middle English pollypod, probably from Middle French polipode, from Latin polypodium polypody
: polypody I
II. adjective
Etymology: Greek polypod-, polypous — more at polyp
1. : having many feet or legs
2.
[New Latin polypoda ]
: having abdominal limbs
polypod insect larvae
III. noun
Etymology: New Latin polypoda
: a polypod animal (as an insect larva)