Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From δι- (di-, two) +‎ πτερόν (pterón, feather, wing) +‎ -ος (-os, adjectival suffix).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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δίπτερος (dípterosm or f (neuter δίπτερον); second declension

  1. (entomology) Two-winged.
    1. (of temples) With double peristyle.

Inflection

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Descendants

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  • Translingual: Diptera

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