-pterous

a combining form meaning “having wings” of the kind or number specified: dipterous.

Origin of -pterous

< Greek -pteros, adj. derivative of pterón wing; see -ous

Words nearby -pterous

-polis, -pounder, -prone, -proof, -pter, -pterous, -ptosis, -rama, -red, -rel, -rhagia

British Dictionary definitions for -pterous

-pterous

-pteran

adj combining form

indicating a specified number or type of wings dipterous

Word Origin for -pterous

from Greek -pteros, from pteron wing