brevipes

Latin

Etymology

From brevis (short) + pēs (foot).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈbre.wi.peːs/, [ˈbrɛ.wɪ.peːs]

Adjective

brevipēs (genitive brevipedis); third declension

  1. short-footed

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative brevipēs brevipedēs brevipedia
genitive brevipedis brevipedium
dative brevipedī brevipedibus
accusative brevipedem brevipēs brevipedēs brevipedia
ablative brevipedī brevipedibus
vocative brevipēs brevipedēs brevipedia

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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