céléripede

A form of celeripede — An early form of the bicycle, consisting of two wheels of equal diameter attached by a wooden bar and lacking either pedals or a means of steering.

Meanings

nouncéléripede (plural céléripedes)

plural céléripedes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of celeripede.

    The frame of the céléripede was a wooden bar that was attached to two wheels.

    2001, Patrick Mangan, Sports on Wheels, page 22
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