ptero-


a combining form meaning “wing,” “feather,” used in the formation of compound words: pterodactyl.
Also pter-.

Origin of ptero-

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek pterón

British Dictionary definitions for ptero-

ptero-

combining form

wing, feather, or a part resembling a wing pterodactyl

Word Origin for ptero-

from Greek pteron wing, feather

Medical definitions for ptero-

ptero-

pref.

Wing; feather:pterion.