Latin dictionary · noun
pēs
a foot, in its senses as
Dictionary forms: pēs, pedis
Inflection: third declension
Meaning and definitions
- a foot, in its senses as
- a human foot
- any equivalent body part of an animal, including hooves, paws, etc.
- any of various units of length notionally based on the adult human foot, especially (historical) the Roman foot.
- a metrical foot: the basic unit of metered poetry
- the base of a mountain
Connected roots
- ped-
foot
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- pedestrian
a person walking rather than traveling in a vehicle
- pedal
A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano.
- pediatrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of children and adolescents.
- biped
An animal, being, or construction that goes about on two feet (or two legs).
Recorded forms
| Form | Grammar |
|---|---|
| pēs | nom. sg. |
| pedēs | nom. pl. |
| pedis | gen. sg. |
| pedum | gen. pl. |
| pedī | dat. sg. |
| pedibus | dat. pl. |
| pedem | acc. sg. |
| pedēs | acc. pl. |
| pede | abl. sg. |
| pedibus | abl. pl. |
| pēs | voc. sg. |
| pedēs | voc. pl. |
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