anelytrous

\(ˈ)a|ne-\ adjective

Etymology: an- + elytrous

: without elytra

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anelytrous, a. Ent.

(əˈnɛlɪtrəs)

[f. Gr. ἀνέλυτρος sheathless, f. ἀν- priv. + ἔλυτρον a covering.]

Not having the anterior wings converted into elytra or wing-cases as in beetles, but all membranous as in bees, etc.

in Craig.