tripodic

[ trahy-pod-ik ]

adjective

1. having or using three feet or legs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tripodic¹

First recorded in 1890–95; tripod + -ic

Example Sentences

This council demands with all earnestness that the government of Japan abandon as early as possible the inhuman policy of aggression and firmly safeguard the tripodic relationship of the Far East, and further duly warn the people of Japan.

From Project Gutenberg

Triadelphous†, triangular, tricuspid, tricapsular†, tridental†, tridentate, tridentiferous†, trifoliate, trifurcate, trigonal†, trigrammic†, trigrammatic†, tripetalous†, tripodal, tripodic†, triquetral†, triquetrous†.

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