Thursday, 2 March 2017

WORD OF THE DAY


brachypterous (adjective)
bra·chyp·ter·ous (bră-kĭp′tər-əs)

Meaning:
 Having very short or rudimentary wings, as certain insects.

Synonyms:
short-winged

Usage:
Some brachypterous insects evade predators by jumping short distances.

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