PEDIMENT
Ped"i*ment, n. Etym: [L. pes, pedis, a foot. See Foot.] (Arch.)
Defn: Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
PEDIMENTAL
Ped`i*men"tal, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a pediment.
PEDIPALP
Ped"i*palp, n. Etym: [Cf. F. pédipalpe.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the Pedipalpi.
PEDIPALPI
Ped`i*pal"pi, n pl. Etym: [NL. See Pedipalpus.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A division of Arachnida, including the whip scorpions (Thelyphonus) and allied forms. Sometimes used in a wider sense to include also the true scorpions.
PEDIPALPOUS
Ped`i*pal"pous, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or resembling, the pedipalps.