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dipterous

[dip-ter-uh s]

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adjective

Entomology. belonging or pertaining to the order Diptera, comprising the houseflies, mosquitoes, and gnats, characterized by a single, anterior pair of membranous wings with the posterior pair reduced to small, knobbed structures.

Botany. having two winglike appendages, as seeds or stems.

Origin of dipterous

1765–75; < New Latin dipterus < Greek dípteros; see Diptera, -ous

Related formsnon·dip·ter·ous, adjective

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Examples from the Web for dipterous

Historical Examples of dipterous

Dipterous: belonging to or having the characters of Diptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
Setarious aristate: the dipterous antenna when the arista is simple.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
It is extremely susceptible to the attacks of a Dipterous parasite.
New Zealand Moths and Butterflies
G. V. Hudson
It moved, like other dipterous larv, by means of its mandibles.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. I (of 4)
William Kirby
More than one expedition has failed on account of this dipterous fly.
Animal Parasites and Messmates
P. J. Van Beneden

British Dictionary definitions for dipterous

dipterous

adjective

Also: dipteran of, relating to, or belonging to the Diptera, a large order of insects having a single pair of wings and sucking or piercing mouthparts. The group includes flies, mosquitoes, craneflies, and midges

botany having two winglike partsa dipterous seed

Word Origin for dipterous

C18: from New Latin, from Greek dipteros, from di- two + pteros wing

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dipterous in Medicine

dipterous

[dĭp′tər-əs]

adj.

Of or characteristic of insects of the order Diptera.

Having two wings or winglike appendages.

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dipterous in Science

dipteran

[dĭp′tər-ən]

Any of various insects of the order Diptera, characterized by a single pair of membranous wings, a pair of club-shaped balancing organs, and large compound eyes. Dipterans include the flies, mosquitoes, midges, and gnats.

Related formsdipterous adjective

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