breviped

/ˈbriːvaɪpd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having short feet; specifically, in certain birds of prey, having very short legs.

“The breviped birds in the forest struggled to find food due to their limited mobility.”

2. noun

A bird having very short legs, especially a hawk or eagle.

“The breviped bird perched on the cliff, its short legs tucked tightly beneath its body.”

Synonyms

  • brachyopic
  • short-legged

Antonyms

  • giant
  • long-legged