Pteris

noun \ ˈterə̇s , ˈtir- \

Definition of Pteris

1 : a genus of coarse ferns (family Polypodiaceae) having variously divided or rarely simple fronds with a marginal linear continuous sorus and an indusium composed of the reflexed margin of the frond — see pteridium

2 plural pterises pteris : ribbon fern

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Origin and Etymology of pteris

New Latin, from Greek pterid-, pteris fern; akin to Greek pteron feather, wing

-pteris

noun combining form -p·ter·is \ pt(ə)rə̇s \

Definition of -pteris

: fern —in generic names

Glossopteris

Ornithopteris

Origin and Etymology of -pteris

New Latin, from Greek, from pteris

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