Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apod

adjective

/ˈæp.ɒd/

Definition

lacking feet or legs; footless.

Examples

The apod reptile glided through the water effortlessly without the need for legs.
Some species of fish are classified as apod due to their streamlined bodies that require no feet.

Meaning

The term ‘apod’ is derived from the Greek word ‘apous’, which means footless. It refers to organisms or things that do not have feet or similar appendages.