anisopterous

/ænɪˈsɒptərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having wings of different sizes, especially in the order Diptera, where one wing is larger than the other.

“The insect’s anisopterous wings made it a difficult subject for the artist to draw.”

2. noun

An insect with wings of different sizes.

“The entomologist studied the anisopterous specimens under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • dipteran
  • two-winged

Antonyms

  • isopterous