-pterous

adjective combining form

-p·​ter·​ous

pt(ə)rəs

: having (so many or such) wings or winglike parts

anisopterous

hexapterous

trichopterous

Word History

Etymology

Greek -pteros -winged, from pteron wing, feather

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