-pterous

English

Alternative forms

-pteran

Etymology

Ancient Greek πτερ(όν) (pter(ón), “wing”) +‎ -ous.

Suffix

-pterous

Having wings (of a specified size, type or number).

Derived terms

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hymenopterous, neuropterous

Anagrams

Proteus, Puertos, Stroupe, Troupes, petrous, posture, pourest, pouters, proteus, spouter, store up, troupes

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