"-pteran" meaning in English

See -pteran in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

Etymology: From Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) + -an. Etymology templates: {{af|en|πτερόν|-an|lang1=grc|t1=wing}} Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) + -an Head templates: {{head|en|suffix}} -pteran
  1. Alternative form of -pterous Tags: alt-of, alternative, morpheme Alternative form of: -pterous Derived forms: hymenopteran
    Sense id: en--pteran-en-suffix-ZNnrRhpj Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -an

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