apterous
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ap·ter·ous

adjective \ˈap-tə-rəs\

Definition of APTEROUS

: lacking wings <apterous insects>

Origin of APTEROUS

Greek apteros, from a- + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: 1775

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