Definition of Brachypterous

1. Adjective. (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings.

Exact synonyms: Short-winged
Similar to: Winged

Definition of Brachypterous

1. a. Having short wings.

Definition of Brachypterous

1. Adjective. (zoology) An anatomical condition meaning that an animal has very reduced, non-functional wings. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Brachypterous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Brachypterous

1. Having short wings. Origin: Gr.,cf. F. Brachyptere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brachypterous

brachymetatarsia
brachymorphic
brachyodont
brachyology
brachypellic
brachypellic pelvis
brachypelvic
brachyphalangia
brachypinacoid
brachypinacoids
brachypodous
brachyprosopic
brachyptera
brachypteres
brachypterous (current term)
brachyrhinia
brachyrhynchus
brachyskelic
brachystaphyline
brachystochrone
brachystochrones
brachysyllabic
brachysyndactyly
brachytactyly
brachytelephalangia
brachytherapy
brachytype
brachytypous
brachyura

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