quadruped

Meanings

• noun

  A quadruped is an animal that moves on four feet or legs.

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Synonyms

tetrapod

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quadruped
pedestrian , seaport , moped

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Variants

List of all variants of quadruped that leads to same result
quadruped , quadrupedal , quadrupeds

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'quadrupedes' meaning 'four-footed'.

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Trivia

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1. Quadrupeds make up the largest group of animals in the world, with over 10,000 different species.

2. The largest quadruped is the African elephant, which can weigh up to 13,000 pounds.

3. The fastest quadruped is the cheetah, which can reach speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.

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Related Concepts

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1. mammal: Quadrupeds are a type of mammal, which means they are warm-blooded animals that nurse their young with milk.

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Culture

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Quadrupeds have been a significant part of human culture throughout history. They have been used as companions, transportation, and sources of food and materials. In literature, animals such as horses, elephants, and lions have played important roles in stories and mythology.

How to Memorize "quadruped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse, a dog, or an elephant, all of which are quadrupeds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quadruped' with the number 'four' and the image of an animal moving on four legs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Four legs good, two legs bad' to help remember that quadrupeds have four legs.

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