Etymology

heptapody

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Today it means: A measure or series consisting of seven feet. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἑπτά
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἑπτά“seven”
  2. English todayheptapody

From hepta- + -pody, from Ancient Greek ἑπτά (heptá, “seven”) and πούς, ποδός (poús, podós, “foot”).

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