pter-

¹

1. variant of ptero- before a vowel:

   pteranodon.

-pter

²

1. a combining form meaning “one with wings” of the kind specified:

   hymenopter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pter-¹

-pterous

Example Sentences

The Capitals couldn’t convert two strong scoring chances in the first period when Alex Ovechkin couldn’t quite muscle home a puck on the goalline with Carolina goalie Pter Mrazek out of the net, and a pass just prior to a power play eluded the stick of Carl Hagelin.

From Washington Post

His tin box strapped to his shoulder, his net in his hand, his large magnifying glass suspended to his neck, sometimes behind, sometimes in front, he scampered away among the high herbs, watching for orthopters or any other insect in "pter," at the risk of being bit by some venomous serpent.

From Project Gutenberg

While Amphitryon was absent at war with Pter'elas, king of the Tel'eboans, Jupiter assumed his form, and visited Alcmenê, who in due time became the mother of Her'culês.

From Project Gutenberg

Egyptii uxor Callicratis ſacerdot̅ Iſidis qua̅ dei fove̅t demonia atte̅du̅t filiol’ ſuo Tiſiſtheni ia̅ moribu̅da ita ma̅dat: Effugi quo̅da̅ ex Egypto regna̅te Nectanebo cu̅ patre tuo, p̃pter mei amore̅ pejerato.

From Project Gutenberg

Quib̃ fact̃ iuravit ſe patre̅ tuu̅ quoq̃ im̅ortale̅ oſte̅ſura̅ eſſe, ſi me prius occiſa regine co̅tuberniu̅ mallet; neq̃ eni̅ ipſa me occidere valuit, p̃pter noſtratu̅ m̃gica̅ cuius egomet p̃tem habeo.

From Project Gutenberg