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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 wings
Familiarity information: APTEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of insects) without wings
Synonyms:
apteral; apterous
Similar:
wingless (lacking wings)
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