释义 |
pet·au·ris·ta \ˌped.ȯˈristə\ noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Latin petaurista ropedancer, from petaurum stage or springboard used by ropedancers (modification of Greek peteuron platform, roost) + -ista -ist; akin to Greek petesthai to fly — more at feather : a genus of large Asiatic flying squirrels some of which may reach a length of 18 inches excluding the long bushy tail |