brevipennis

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Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from brevis (short) +‎ frōns (feather, fin, wing) (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?).

Pronunciation

Adjective

brevipennis (neuter brevipenne); third-declension two-termination adjective

  1. (New Latin) having a short wing or fin, or short feathers

Usage notes

Declension

Third-declension two-termination adjective.