brachypterous
bra·chyp·ter·ous
adj \bra-ˈkip-tə-rəs\Definition of BRACHYPTEROUS
: having rudimentary or abnormally small wings <brachypterous insects>
Origin of BRACHYPTEROUS
Greek brachypteros, from brachy- + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: 1842
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