quadruped
1 synonym for quadruped, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An animal that walks on four feet or legs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tetrapod
Etymology
The word came into English from French quadrupede, which came from Middle French and ultimately from the Latin quadrupes, meaning four-footed. Latin built it from quadri-, meaning four, and pes, meaning foot.
Full origin of quadruped →Frequently asked questions
What is a quadruped?
A quadruped is an animal that walks on four feet or legs.
How does a quadruped differ from a biped?
A quadruped walks on four legs, while a biped walks on two.
Is a dog a quadruped?
Yes, a dog walks on four legs, so it is a quadruped.
