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apterous

Pronunciation: /ˈapt(ə)rəs/
Definition of apterous

adjective

Entomology
  • (of an insect) having no wings.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Greek apteros (from a- 'without' + pteron 'wing') + -ous

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Definition of apterous in the US English dictionary

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