remiped Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rem"i*ped adjective
Etymology
L. remus oar + pes, pedis, foot: cf. F. rémipède.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Having feet or legs that are used as oars; -- said of certain crustaceans and insects.
Rem"i*ped noun
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) (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.

Webster 1913