crossopterygian
Of or pertaining to the Crossopterygii, an infraclass of bony fishOf or pertaining to the Crossopterygii, an infraclass of bony fish.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to the Crossopterygii, an infraclass of bony fish.
Origin
From Crossopterygia + -an, Greek krossoí “tassels, fringe” + -o- + pterýgion “little wingFrom Crossopterygia + -an, Greek krossoí “tassels, fringe” + -o- + pterýgion “little wing or fin,” equivalent to pteryg- (stem of pterýx) “wing, fin” + -ion + -an.
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