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aliped

[ al-uh-ped ]

adjective

  1. having the toes connected by a winglike membrane, as a bat.

noun

  1. an aliped animal.

aliped

/ ˈælɪˌpɛd /

adjective

  1. (of bats and similar animals) having the digits connected by a winglike membrane

noun

  1. an aliped animal

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aliped1

First recorded in 1725–35, aliped is from the Latin word āliped- (stem of ālipēs wing-footed). See ala, -ped

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aliped1

C19: from Latin ālipēs having winged feet, from āla wing + -ped

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Example Sentences

Wing′-foot′ed, having wings on the feet, aliped; Wing′less, without wings.

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