adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having four wings. not-comparable, rare

   "The quadratus femoris is partly bipennate and partly quadripennate."

Example

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"The quadratus femoris is partly bipennate and partly quadripennate."

Etymology

From quadri- + pennate.

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