ptero-


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

Origin of ptero-

1
<New Latin, combining form representing Greek pterón

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British Dictionary definitions for ptero-

ptero-

combining form
  1. wing, feather, or a part resembling a wing: pterodactyl

Origin of ptero-

1
from Greek pteron wing, feather

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