apodal

/əˈpɒdəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an animal without legs or feet, especially a limbless aquatic animal

“The apodal fish glided effortlessly through the water.”

2. noun

an animal without legs or feet, especially a limbless aquatic animal

“The apodal creature was a type of eel.”

Synonyms

  • legless
  • limbless

Antonyms

  • limb-bearing
  • limbed