Aeluropodous

Pronunciation: /aɪˈlʊrəpədəs/

Definitions of aeluropodous

adjective relating to or resembling a cat's paw

Example Sentences

A1 The fluffy cat had a soft and aeluropodous coat.

A2 The aeluropodous paws of the kitten were gentle as it played.

B1 The aeluropodous nature of the feline made it a popular pet choice.

B2 The aeluropodous behavior of the cat indicated its friendly disposition.

C1 The aeluropodous movements of the cat were graceful and elegant.

C2 The aeluropodous features of the Persian cat breed are highly sought after by cat enthusiasts.

Examples of aeluropodous in a Sentence

formal The aeluropodous tracks found in the fossil record indicate the presence of ancient felines.

informal I saw some aeluropodous footprints in the mud while hiking in the woods.

slang Check out the cool aeluropodous prints my cat made in the sand!

figurative Her movements were so graceful and aeluropodous, like a cat stalking its prey.

Grammatical Forms of aeluropodous

• past tense: aeluropodoused
• plural: aeluropodouses
• comparative: more aeluropodous
• superlative: most aeluropodous
• present tense: aeluropodous
• future tense: will be aeluropodous
• perfect tense: has been aeluropodous
• continuous tense: is being aeluropodous
• singular: aeluropodous
• positive degree: aeluropodous
• infinitive: to be aeluropodous
• gerund: aeluropodousing
• participle: aeluropodoused

Origin and Evolution of aeluropodous

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aeluropodous' is derived from the Greek words 'aeluro' meaning cat and 'podos' meaning foot, so it literally translates to 'cat-footed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in zoology to describe animals with cat-like feet, the term 'aeluropodous' has evolved to be used more broadly in a metaphorical sense to describe something that resembles or is related to a cat or cat-like characteristics.