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tetrapterous

American

[te-trap-ter-uhs] / tɛˈtræp tər əs /

adjective

Zoology. having four wings or winglike appendages.
Botany. having four winglike appendages.

tetrapterous British

/ tɛˈtræptərəs /

adjective

(of certain insects) having four wings
biology having four winglike extensions or parts

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tetrapteran

adjective

Etymology

Origin of tetrapterous

From the Greek word tetrápteros, dating back to 1820–30. See tetra-, -pterous

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