n. [ Cf. F. hétéropode. ] (Zool.) One of the Heteropoda. --
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; other + -poda. ] (Zool.) An order of pelagic Gastropoda, having the foot developed into a median fin. Some of the species are naked; others, as
a. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Heteropoda. [ 1913 Webster ]