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Word: Velocipede
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from French vélocipède, from Latin velox, veloc- ‘swift’ + pes, ped- ‘foot’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
vɪˈlɒsɪpiːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an early form of bicycle propelled by working pedals on cranks fitted to the front axle.
Short Definition:early form of bicycle propelled by working pedals on cranks fitted to front axle
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