See Also: monopod(dictionary)

monopod (iou)



monopod noun & adjective. . E19.
[Latin monopodius adjective, -ium noun from late Greek monopodios adjective, -ion noun, formed as MONO- + pod-, pous foot.]
A. noun. A creature or structure having only one foot; spec. (a) (usu. monopode) any of a mythical race of beings having only one foot, with which they shaded themselves from the sun; (b) a one-legged support for a camera etc. E19.
b. adjective. Having only one foot. L19.