macropterous

adjective mac·rop·ter·ous \ma-ˈkräp-tə-rəs\

Definition of MACROPTEROUS

: having long or large wings <macropterous insects>

Greek makropteros, from makr- + pteron wing — more at feather

First Known Use: circa 1836

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