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apterous

adjective
ap·​ter·​ous | \ ˈap-tə-rəs How to pronounce apterous (audio) \

Definition of apterous

: lacking wings apterous insects

First Known Use of apterous

1775, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for apterous

Greek apteros, from a- + pteron wing — more at feather

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