Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

 

Adjective edit

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

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

Inflection edit

Descendants edit

  • Translingual: Diptera

References edit