Greek and Latin Root - PED

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What does the root 'ped' mean?

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The root 'ped' means 'foot' or 'related to feet'.

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What is a quadruped?

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A quadruped is an animal that has four feet, like a cat or a dog.

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What is a biped?

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A biped is an animal that walks on two feet, like a human.

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What is a pedestrian?

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A pedestrian is a person who is walking, especially in a city or town.

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What is a peddler?

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A peddler is a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place.

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What is a pedicure?

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A pedicure is a beauty treatment for the feet and toenails.

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What are pedals on a bicycle?

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Pedals are the parts of a bicycle that you push with your feet to make the wheels turn.

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What does the prefix 'ped' indicate in words like 'pedestrian' and 'pedicure'?

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The prefix 'ped' indicates a relation to feet or walking.

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Can you name an example of a quadruped?

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An example of a quadruped is a horse.

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Can you name an example of a biped?

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An example of a biped is a bird.