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tetrapterous

American  
[te-trap-ter-uhs] / tɛˈtræp tər əs /

adjective

  1. Zoology.  having four wings or winglike appendages.

  2. Botany.  having four winglike appendages.

tetrapterous British  
/ tɛˈtræptərəs /

adjective

  1. (of certain insects) having four wings

  2. 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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