der·mop·tera \dərˈmäpt(ə)rə\noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from derm- + -ptera : a small order of eutherian mammals comprising the flying lemurs • der·mop·ter·an\(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷t(ə)rən\adjective or noun • der·mop·ter·ous\-t(ə)rəs\adjective