I. ˈkwädrəˌped sometimes ˈkwȯd- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin quadruped-, quadrupes, from quadruped-, quadrupes, adjective, having four feet, from quadri- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot
: an animal having four feet (as most mammals and many reptiles and amphibians) — usually used of mammals
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin quadruped-, quadrupes
: having four feet : quadrupedal — compare biped