gravigrade

adj, noun — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From Latin gravis (“heavy”) + -grade (“way of walking”).

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Dated slow-paced

noun

Etymology From Latin gravis (“heavy”) + -grade (“way of walking”).

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Obsolete An elephant or manatee, or member of the obsolete suborder Gravigrada.

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