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dipterous

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪpt(ə)rəs/
Definition of dipterous

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

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