tetrapterous
Americanadjective
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Zoology. having four wings or winglike appendages.
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Botany. having four winglike appendages.
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(of certain insects) having four wings
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biology having four winglike extensions or parts
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Origin of tetrapterous
From the Greek word tetrápteros, dating back to 1820–30. See tetra-, -pterous
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