chloropterus

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Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōrós, pale green) + πτερόν (pterón, feather, wing).

Adjective

chlōropterus (feminine chlōroptera, neuter chlōropterum); first/second-declension adjective

  1. (New Latin) Used as a specific epithet; having green wings

Usage notes

Declension

First/second-declension adjective.