Dermoptera

plural noun

Der·​mop·​tera

dərˈmäpt(ə)rə

: a small order of eutherian mammals comprising the flying lemurs

dermopteran

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗t(ə)rən

adjective or noun

dermopterous

-t(ə)rəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from derm- + -ptera

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