UNDERWING


Meaning of UNDERWING in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ə n-d ə r- ˌ wi ŋ

Function: noun

Date: 1535

1 : one of the posterior wings of an insect

2 : any of various noctuid moths (esp. genus Catocala ) that have the hind wings banded with contrasting colors (as red and black) ― called also underwing moth

3 : the underside of a bird's wing

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