Definition: The word "Aptera" comes from Greek, meaning "winged." It refers to a type of butterfly that has wings with an extra wingbone on top. Definition: In Greek mythology, Apollonius (Apollo) created the first type of bird, the aptera, which is now known as a butterfly. The winged part of a butterfly, in its early stage, was made by adding a long, curved bone to the wingspan. This additional wingbone helped the butterfly fly much higher and more efficiently. The term "aptera" has been used throughout history for various purposes, from agricultural seeds to plant diseases to medical conditions. In modern times, it is often used in botanical illustrations and describes many different types of plants with unique features that make them useful for farming or gardening. For example, the word aptera was also used by ancient Greek physicians to describe the treatment for an infection known as "the plague," which they believed could be spread through contaminated food and water.