underwing

noun

Meaning

A hind wing on an insect.
A member of the genus Catocala, a nocturnal moth which usually has brightly coloured underwings.
The underside of a bird's wing.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

coverts(English)backwing(English)hindwing(English)hind wing(English)forewing(English)upperwing(English)wingpad(English)fore wing(English)pods(English)moth(English)fritillary(English)rufous(English)

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Sources

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