centaurism

== English == === Etymology === From centaur +‎ -ism, due to centaurs having two limbs (their arms) in the front raised from the ground not used for locomotion. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsɛn.tɔ.ɹɪ.zəm/ === Noun === centaurism (uncountable) (speculative evolution) The evolution of a creature with at least three pairs of legs evolving to give rise to a descendant where the frontmost pair of legs is raised from the ground, no longer being used in locomotion and freeing them up for other activities.