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tetrapterous

Pronunciation: /tɪˈtrapt(ə)rəs/

Definition of tetrapterous

adjective

Entomology
  • (of an insect) having two pairs of wings.

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin tetrapterus (from Greek tetrapteros, from tetra- 'four' + pteron 'wing') + -ous

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