# megalopterous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒptərəs/

## Definitions
1. Relating to or characteristic of the order Megaloptera, which comprises insects with large wings and aquatic larvae.
2. Having notably large wings.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas, “large”) + Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”) + -ous

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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