"micropterous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more micropterous [comparative], most micropterous [superlative]
Etymology: From micro- + -pterous. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|micro|pterous}} micro- + -pterous Head templates: {{en-adj}} micropterous (comparative more micropterous, superlative most micropterous)
  1. (entomology) Having small, sometimes merely vestigial, wings. Categories (topical): Entomology Synonyms: micropteran

Alternative forms

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