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Word of the Day – Sciapodous

By March 22, 2020Word of the Day

Sciapodous (adj) (rare) (humorous)

see-ap-e-dus

That resembles the Sciapodes; having very large feet.

Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Ferriar (1761–1815), physician. From sciapod- + -ous.

Example sentences

“His sciapodous frame.”

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