English Explanatory Dictionary

megalopterous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to or characteristic of the order Megaloptera, which comprises insects with large wings and aquatic larvae.
  2. Having notably large wings.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɛɡəˈlɒptərəs/

Word forms

megalopterous more megalopterous most megalopterous

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas, “large”) + Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) + -ous

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