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pro·​top·​ter·​an | \ prəˈtäptərən \
variants: or protopterous \ -​t(ə)rəs \

Definition of protopteran

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the genus Protopterus or a protopterus

protopteran

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of protopteran (Entry 2 of 2)

: protopterus sense 2

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History and Etymology for protopteran

Adjective

New Latin Protopterus + English -an or -ous

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“Protopteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protopteran. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.

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