UNDERWING


Meaning of UNDERWING in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: under (III) + wing

1. : one of the posterior wings of an insect

underwing of a moth

2. : any of numerous noctuid moths belonging to Catocala and related genera and having the hind wings banded with red and black or other contrasting colors

3. : the surfaces underneath a bird's wing

II. adjective

Etymology: under (II) + wing, n.

: placed or growing underneath the wing

underwing converts

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