[ ˌpatə'dʒʌɪəm ]
■ noun ( plural patagia -'dʒʌɪə )
1》 Zoology a membrane between the forelimbs and hindlimbs on each side of a bat or gliding mammal.
2》 Entomology a lobe that covers the wing joint in many moths.
Origin
C19: from L., denoting gold edging on a Roman lady's tunic, from Gk patageion .