macropterous
mac·rop·ter·ous
adj \ma-ˈkräp-tə-rəs\Definition of MACROPTEROUS
: having long or large wings <macropterous insects>
Origin of MACROPTEROUS
Greek makropteros, from makr- + pteron wing — more at feather
First Known Use: circa 1836
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