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wing case
el•y•tron (ˈɛl ɪˌtrɒn)
n., pl. -tra (-trə). one of the pair of hardened forewings of certain insects, as beetles, forming a protective covering for the rear wings. [1745–55; < New Latin < Greek élytron literally, cover, case, akin to eilýein to enfold, wrap] el′y•trous (-trəs) adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | wing case - either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wingselytronwing - a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) |
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wing case
Related to wing case: elytron, elytraSynonyms for wing casenoun either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wingsSynonymsRelated Words |