MICROPTEROUS
\mˈa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊtˌɛɹəs], \mˈaɪkɹəʊtˌɛɹəs], \m_ˈaɪ_k_ɹ_əʊ_t_ˌɛ_ɹ_ə_s]\
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Having small hind wings invisible till tegmina are expanded, as in some insects; with small or rudimentary fins.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.