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Definition of Brevipennate

1. a. Short-winged; -- applied to birds which can not fly, owing to their short wings, as the ostrich, cassowary, and emu.

Definition of Brevipennate

1. Adjective. (ornithology) short-winged; having short wings. ¹

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Medical Definition of Brevipennate

1. Short-winged; applied to birds which can not fly, owing to their short wings, as the ostrich, cassowary, and emu. Origin: L. Brevis short + E. Pennate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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