pterostigma

pterostigma noun: a spot on the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from the rest; it is a group of specialized cells and has an effect on flight dynamics.

Noun

pterostigma (plural pterostigmata)

A spot on the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from the rest; it is a group of specialized cells and has an effect on flight dynamics.
- The pterostigma is particularly noticeable in dragonflies.

pterostigma meaning in Tamil

pterostigma in Tamil

இறக்கை வரந்தைத் திண்புள்ளி

Forms of pterostigma

plural	pterostigmata

Origin of pterostigma

From ISV, formed from Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón) + στίγμα (stígma), meaning "wing mark"; by surface analysis, ptero- + stigma.

Words formed from pterostigma

pseudopterostigma

Questions about pterostigma

What does pterostigma mean?: Pterostigma means a spot on the outer wing of insects which is often thickened or coloured and so stands out from the rest; it is a group of specialized cells and has an effect on flight dynamics.
What is pterostigma in Tamil?: Pterostigma in Tamil is இறக்கை வரந்தைத் திண்புள்ளி. See Pterostigma meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is pterostigma?: Pterostigma is a noun.
What is the plural of pterostigma?: The plural of pterostigma is pterostigmata.

Words near pterostigma in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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