Talaria

[tә'leәriә]

(noun.) a winged sandal (as worn by Hermes in Graeco-Roman art).

Inputed by Huntington--From WordNet

(n. pl.) Small wings or winged shoes represented as fastened to the ankles, -- chiefly used as an attribute of Mercury.

Checked by Herman

n.pl. the winged sandals of Hermes and other divinities.—adj. Talar′ic pertaining to the ankles.

Checker: Paulette