Found 2 items, similar to hemipode.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: hemipode hemipode n : small quail-like terrestrial bird of southern Eurasia and northern Africa that lacks a hind toe; classified with wading birds but inhabits grassy plains [syn: button quail , button-quail, bustard quail]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hemipode Hemipode \Hem"i*pode\, n. [Hemi- + Gr. ?, ?, foot.] (Zo["o]l.) Any bird of the genus Turnix. Various species inhabit Asia, Africa, and Australia. [1913 Webster]