tetrapous

/tɛˈtræpaʊs, -ˈtræpɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

A vertebrate animal having four limbs.

“Fossil evidence suggests that early tetrapous evolved from fish-like ancestors.”

2. adjective

Having or relating to four limbs.

“The tetrapous creature crawled out of the water and onto land.”

Synonyms

  • four-legged
  • quadruped

Antonyms

  • biped
  • two-legged