remiped

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remiped - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Remiped \Rem"i*ped\ (r?m"?-p?d), a. [L. remus oar + pes, pedis,
     foot: cf. F. r['e]mip[`e]de.] (Zool.)
     Having feet or legs that are used as oars; -- said of certain
     crustaceans and insects.
     [1913 Webster]

  Remiped \Rem"i*ped\, n. (Zool.)
     (a) An animal having limbs like oars, especially one of
         certain crustaceans.
     (b) One of a group of aquatic beetles having tarsi adapted
         for swimming. See Water beetle.
         [1913 Webster]