-pterous

English

Alternative forms

• -pteran

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πτερ(όν) (pter(ón), “wing”) +‎ -ous.

Suffix

-pterous

1. Having wings (of a specified size, type or number)

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -pterous

• hymenopterous, neuropterous

Translations

having wings

• Irish: -pteireach

Anagrams

• Proteus, Porteus, Puertos, spouter, Troupes, proteus, pourest, store up, Stroupe, petrous, posture, septuor, pouters, troupes