monopteron

noun

mo·​nop·​te·​ron
-ˌrän
variants or less commonly monopteros
-ˌräs
plural monoptera
-rə
: a monopteral structure

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek monopteron (neuter of monopteros) & monopteros, adjective

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“Monopteron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monopteron. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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