macropteran

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A form of macropterous — Having long wings or fins; especially used in zoological or entomological contexts to describe animals (often insects) that possess well‑developed wings.

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Meanings

adjectivemacropteran (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of macropterous.

Origin

From macro- + -pteran.

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macropteran. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macropteran

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“macropteran.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macropteran. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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