wingless
/ˈwɪŋlɛs/ · wing.less
adjective
- Lacking wings. The wingless birds that inhabit the island are a unique species.
adjective
- Having no wings or wing-like appendages. The wingless insects that infest the garden are a nuisance.
noun
- A person or animal that is unable to fly. The wingless parrot was a rare sight in the skies.
Did you know? The word 'wingless' is often used in biology to describe species that have lost the ability to fly over time, such as the penguin, which is a flightless bird.