Standard Lemma guide

pterygo-

prefix · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /tɛ.ɹɪɡ.ə(ʊ)/
  • General-American: /tɛɹ.əɡ.oʊ/

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Meaning 1

Of or relating to the wing or fin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology, zootomy

Examples

  • pterygoblast, pterygobranchiate

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

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Meaning 2

Wing-shaped; pterygoid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • pterygomalar

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πτέρῠγος (ptérŭgos), genitive singular of πτέρῠξ (ptérŭx, “wing”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: pterigo- — Translations