Pterygota
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛrɪgəʊtə/
Definition of Pterygota
noun
Entomology- a large group of insects that comprises those that have wings or winged ancestors, including the majority of modern species. Compare with Apterygota.
- Subclass Pterygota, class Insecta (or Hexapoda): many orders
Origin:
modern Latin (plural), from Greek pterugōtos 'winged', from pteron, pterug- 'wing'