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APTEROUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does apterous mean? 

APTEROUS (adjective)
  The adjective APTEROUS has 1 sense:

1. (of insects) without wingsplay

  Familiarity information: APTEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


APTEROUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(of insects) without wings

Synonyms:

apteral; apterous

Similar:

wingless (lacking wings)


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