Definition of velocipede

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< velocimeter

velocity >

ve·loc·i·pede    (v-ls-pd) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A tricycle.
2. 1. Any of several early bicycles having pedals attached to the front wheel.
   2. An early bicycle propelled by pushing the feet along the ground while straddling the vehicle.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French vélocipède : Latin vlx , vlc-, fast ; see velocity + Latin ps , ped-, foot ; see -ped

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