Etymology

hippopede

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Today it means: A plane curve defined by the equation (x²+y²)²=cx²+dy², where it is assumed that c>0 and c>d. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἱπποπέδη
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἱπποπέδη“horse fetter”
  2. English todayhippopede

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἱπποπέδη (hippopédē, “horse fetter”).

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