monopode

/ˈmɑnəˌpoʊd/
adjective
  1. Having only one foot or leg.
    • The monopode robot was designed to hop across rough terrain.
    • A monopode stool is tricky to balance on but looks very modern.
    • The artist created a monopode character for the fantasy video game.
noun
  1. A mythical creature or person with a single foot.
    • In medieval bestiaries, a monopode was said to use its large foot as a sunshade.
    • Sailors once told stories of encountering a monopode on a distant island.
    • The children's book featured a friendly monopode who hopped through the forest.
  2. A person or thing that has only one foot or leg, especially as a result of a birth defect or amputation.
    • The sculpture depicted a monopode warrior standing on a single leg.
    • The prosthetic clinic designed a special shoe for the monopode patient.
    • In the circus, a monopode performer amazed the audience with his balancing act.
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