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brachypterous

adjective
bra·​chyp·​ter·​ous | \ bra-ˈkip-tÉ™-rÉ™s How to pronounce brachypterous (audio) \

Definition of brachypterous

: having rudimentary or abnormally small wings brachypterous insects

First Known Use of brachypterous

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for brachypterous

Greek brachypteros, from brachy- + pteron wing — more at feather

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