ptero-

1. a combining form meaning “wing,” “feather,” used in the formation of compound words:

   pterodactyl.

ptero-

combining_form

1. wing, feather, or a part resembling a wing

   pterodactyl

Word History and Origins

Origin of ptero-¹

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek pterón

Word History and Origins

Origin of ptero-¹

from Greek pteron wing, feather

Example Sentences

Magdalys scrambled up toward Stella, grabbing the ptero’s neck just as the ground fell away beneath them, and with a tremendous flap of those forty-foot wings they lifted off.

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“I mean, technically it’s a ptero not a dino,” Magdalys said with a wink.

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Maybe the huge ptero would listen.

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He stopped screaming long enough to see her, then veered his ptero toward the rooftop where she stood waving.

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Together, they heaved the dust and blood-covered ptero off to the side and then hoisted Mapper up and brought him to where their dactyl waited anxiously.

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