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brachypterous
[ bruh-kip-ter-uhs ]
adjective
, Zoology, Ornithology.
- having short wings.
brachypterous
/ bræˈkɪptərəs /
adjective
- having very short or incompletely developed wings
brachypterous insects
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Derived Forms
- braˈchypterism, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brachypterous1
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