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aliped, a. and n.|ˈælɪpɛd|
[ad. L. āliped-em, f. āla wing + ped-em foot.]
A. adj.
1. Wing-footed, having wings on the feet, like the figures of Mercury; hence, swift-footed.
1731Bailey, Alipede, nimble, swift of foot. [So 1775 Ash.]
2. Zool. Having the toes connected by a membrane which serves as a wing, as in the bat.
1847in Craig.
B. n. An animal having the structure described in A 2; a cheiropterous animal.
1847in Craig. |