• (a.) Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole; -- opposed to alate. • (a.) Destitute of wings; apteral; as, apterous insects. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/apterous/
Ap'ter·ous adjective 1. (Zoology) Destitute of wings; apteral; as, apterous insects. 2. (Botany) Destitute of winglike membranous expansions, as a stem or petiole; -- opposed to alate . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/111