Etymology

pedalo

P3E1D2A1L1O1

Today it means: A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation. Full definition →

French pédalo
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  1. French · borrowed frompédalo
  2. English todaypedalo

Borrowed from French pédalo, a genericized trademark. By surface analysis, pedal + -o.

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