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English
Etymology
From poly- + -pod.
Adjective
polypod (comparative more polypod, superlative most polypod)
- (zoology) Having many feet.
- Of or pertaining to the Polypodiales ferns.
Translations
of or pertaining to Polypodiales
Noun
polypod (plural polypods)
- (zoology) An animal with many feet
- (botany) Any fern of the family Polypodiaceae
Translations
fern of the family Polypodiaceae
— see also polypody