"Podiatric" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Of or relating to the medical practice or science of treating disorders or conditions of the feet.
Flabby or slightly overweight, often in a humorous or affectionate way. For example, "He's a bit podgy around the middle, but he's still a great dancer."
The term "Podiceps" is a genus of birds that belong to the family Podicipedidae. They are known as diving ducks, or atwater birds. These birds are characterized by their distinctive, fish-like appearance, with their bodies streamlined for diving and swimming in the water. The genus includes eight species, which are found in a wide range of aquatic habitats all over the world, including freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. Some common characteristics of birds in the genus Podiceps include: - Black and white coloring - Large, rounded heads - Strong, pointed bills - Webbed feet - Streamlined bodies - Perfect eyesightTwo of the most common species within the genus Podiceps are the Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) and the Great Crested Grebe (Poll-reported spelling) / Grebe (Podiceps cristatus).