dipterous

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪpt(ə)rəs/

adjective

  • 1 Entomology relating to flies of the order Diptera: dipterous larvae
  • 2 Botany having two wing-like appendages.

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin dipterus (from Greek dipteros 'two-winged') + -ous