monopod
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A creature from old stories with one very large foot used as shade
- noun
- /ˈmɒnəpɒd/
- Archaic
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monópodo
- Ancient maps sometimes depicted a monopod resting in the shade of its own foot.
Examples
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The legend of the monopod fascinated medieval scholars and travelers alike.
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In the story, a monopod used its single foot as a shield against the sun.
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The monopod is often depicted in ancient legends.
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In medieval maps, a monopod was sometimes shown.
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In medieval stories, the monopod was often depicted as a curious creature exploring the forest.
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The monopod became a popular subject in artworks illustrating mythical beings from ancient times.
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According to legend, the monopod would use its large foot to catch fish in the rivers.
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Morphology
Etymology
Monopod comes from Greek parts mono- 'one' and -pod 'foot', the same -pod in tripod. So a monopod is a creature from old stories that stands on a single large foot.
