longipennate

English

Etymology

From Latin longus (long) +‎ pennate, from penna (a wing), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of longipinnate.

Adjective

longipennate (comparative more longipennate, superlative most longipennate)

  1. (zoology) Having long wings or quills
    1. Having wings that, when folded, extend past the end of the tail.

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