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sciapod.

A member of a mythical race of humans living in Africa, who have one single, large foot which they use to shade themselves from the rays of the sun.

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noun/ˈsʌɪəpɒd/UK
  1. A member of a mythical race of humans living in Africa, who have one single, large foot which they use to shade themselves from the rays of the sun.

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