चतुष्पदी
noun
चतुष्पदी meaning in English
A four-legged animal; quadruped.
Detailed Explanation
Refers to any animal that walks on four legs, such as cows, horses, dogs, or cats. In classical and literary Hindi, it is often used in a general or poetic sense to denote terrestrial mammals, distinct from birds (पक्षी) or humans.
📝 Cultural Context
The term is derived from Sanskrit 'चतुष्' (four) and 'पद' (foot). While 'चौपाया' is the common colloquial term in everyday Indian English contexts, 'चतुष्पदी' is more formal and literary.
उदाहरण वाक्य
गाय और घोड़ा दोनों चतुष्पदी हैं।
The cow and the horse are both quadrupeds.
जंगल में कई प्रकार की चतुष्पदी पाई जाती हैं।
Many types of quadrupeds are found in the jungle.
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