apterous Definition
having no wings, wingless.
Using apterous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apterous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The apterous insects are often overlooked because they cannot fly.
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The bird's apterous wings were a result of an injury.
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The apterous beetle crawled along the ground.
Origins of apterous
from Greek 'apteros', meaning 'without wings'
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Summary: apterous in Brief
'Apterous' [ap-ter-uh s] is an adjective that describes something as having no wings. It is commonly used to describe insects or animals that cannot fly, such as beetles or birds with injured wings.
