Tetrapterous
[te-trap-ter-uh s] /tɛˈtræp tər əs/
adjective
1.
Zoology. having four wings or winglike appendages.
2.
Botany. having four winglike appendages.
tetrapterous
/tɛˈtræptərəs/
adjective
1.
(of certain insects) having four wings
2.
(biology) having four winglike extensions or parts
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