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Definition of red-footed in US English:

red-footed

adjective

  • Chiefly in the names of birds and other animals: having red feet.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Ray (1627–1705), naturalist and theologian. From red + footed.

Pronunciation

red-footed

/ˈrɛdfʊtɪd/