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Definition of quadruped

quadruped

/ˈkwɑː.drəˌpɛd/
quad · ru · ped
Adverb:quadrupedally
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Plural:quadrupeds
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Adjective:quadrupedal
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quadruped Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An animal, especially a terrestrial mammal, that has four feet and walks on all fours.

Example

"Horses, dogs, and elephants are familiar examples of terrestrial quadrupeds."

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• adjective

1

Having four feet or using four limbs for walking and standing.

Example

"Engineers designed a quadruped robot capable of traversing rough, rocky terrain."

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• Nearby Words

quadrillionth
quadriplegic
quadriplex
quadruped
quadruple
quadruplet
quadruplex

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French quadrupède or directly from Latin quadrupes ('four-footed'), formed from quadru- ('four') and pes, pedis ('foot').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quadruped. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quadruped
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