brachypterous

English

Alternative forms

• brachypteran

Etymology

brachy- +‎ -pterous

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɹəˈkɪptəɹəs/

Adjective

brachypterous (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Having short, possibly non-functional wings

Related terms

• brachyptery

Translations

having short wings

• Portuguese: braquíptero (pt)