Rem"i*ped (r?m"?-p?d), a. [L. remus oar + pes, pedis, foot: cf. F. r'emipede.] Zool.

Having feet or legs that are used as oars; -- said of certain crustaceans and insects.

 

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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.

 

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