ptero-

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

ptero-

combining form

wing, feather, or a part resembling a wing
pterodactyl

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ptero-¹

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek ��ٱ��ó��

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ptero-¹

from Greek pteron wing, feather

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Example Sentences

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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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When To Use

�� does ptero- mean?

Ptero- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “wing” or “feather.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in zoology.Ptero- comes from the Greek ��ٱ��ó��, meaning “wing” or “feather.” Here’s a word connection that may surprise you: the word helicopter also has a root in the Greek ��ٱ��ó��. Discover why at our entry for the word.And, as it’s always worth noting, the p in ptero- is silent.�� are variants of ptero-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, ptero- becomes pter-, as in pteranodon (formed in New Latin).Corresponding forms of ptero- combined to the end of words are -pter and -pterous, which you can learn more about in our Words That Use articles for each form.Closely related to ptero- is pterygo-, connected to pterygoid, and pterido-, which is used for ferns.

pterion pterocarpous

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