pterygote

adjective

pter·​y·​gote

ˈterəˌgōt

variants or pterygotous

¦⸗⸗¦gōtəs

: of or relating to the subclass Pterygota

Word History

Etymology

pterygote from New Latin Pterygota; pterygotous from New Latin Pterygota + English -ous

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