rem·i·ped I. \ˈreməˌped\noun (-s) Etymology: French rémipède, from Latin remiped-, remipes oar-footed, from remi- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot : a crustacean or insect with feet or legs used as oars II. adjective of a crustacean or insect: having feet or legs that are used as oars