-pter
suff.（后缀）
语源
suff.（后缀）
- Wing; winglike part:
翅膀；类似于翅膀的部份：
ornithopter.
扑翼飞机
语源
- From Greek pteron [feather, wing] * see pet-
源自 希腊语 pteron [羽毛，翅膀] *参见 pet-
-pter
Word Origin
1
a combining form meaning “one with wings” of the kind specified:
hymenopter.
Origin
see -pterous
Related Words
- chiropter
- helicopter
-pter
Suffix
- wing
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”).
Derived terms
Category English words suffixed with -pter not found