pteroid

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) +‎ -oid; by surface analysis, pter(o)- +‎ -oid.

Noun

pteroid (plural pteroids)

  1. A bone, found only in pterosaurs, that connected to the wrist to support the propatagium.

Adjective

pteroid (comparative more pteroid, superlative most pteroid)

  1. Resembling a wing or a feather.

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