quadru-

1. variant of quadri-.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadru-¹

< Latin: variant of quadri- before labial consonants, as in quadrupēs quadruped, quadruplex quadruplex

Example Sentences

Quadrumane, kwod′rōō-mān, n. one of the Quadru′mana, an order of mammalia having four hands, or four feet, with an opposable thumb—also Quad′ruman.—adj.

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Quadru′plicate, fourfold.—n. one of four corresponding things.—v.t. to make fourfold.—ns.

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Mrs Stiff’s forefinger was pointed at first one and then another quadru- or bi-ped intruder.

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The Olympic Theatre has obtained an extension of its licence from the Lord Chamberlain, and will shortly open with a company selected from Ducrow’s late establishment; but whether the peds are bi or quadru, rumour sayeth not.

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If you sneak you'll get it quadru—er—quadrupedal—and also be known as Sneaky as well as Funky.

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