brachypterous
Having short, possibly non-functional wingsHaving short, possibly non-functional wings.
/bɹəˈkɪptəɹəs/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Having short, possibly non-functional wings.
(especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
By surface analysis, brachy- + -pterous.By surface analysis, brachy- + -pterous.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings:short-winged
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedbrachyptery
Derivedsubbrachypterous