poly·pod I. \ˈpälēˌpäd, -lə̇ˌp-\noun Etymology: Middle English pollypod, probably from Middle French polipode, from Latin polypodium polypody : polypody I II. adjective Etymology: Greek polypod-, polypous — more at polyp 1.: having many feet or legs 2.[New Latin polypoda]: having abdominal limbs < polypod insect larvae > III. noun Etymology: New Latin polypoda : a polypod animal (as an insect larva)