patagium
pa·ta·gi·um
noun \pə-ˈtā-jē-əm\ plural -gia \-jē-ə\
Definition of PATAGIUM
1
: the fold of skin connecting the forelimbs and hind limbs of some tetrapods (as flying squirrels)
2
: the fold of skin in front of the main segments of a bird's wing
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Origin of PATAGIUM
New Latin, from Latin, gold edging on a tunic
First Known Use: 1826
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