1 orthopter | Definition of orthopter
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

orthopter

noun
or·​thop·​ter | \ (ˈ)ȯ(r)¦thäptə(r)\
plural -s

Definition of orthopter

1 : a flying machine propelled by flapping of wings : a mechanical bird
2 [ French orthoptère, from New Latin Orthoptera ] : orthopteron

History and Etymology for orthopter

French orthoptère, from orth- + -ptére (as in hélicoptère helicopter)

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!