wing case

n. See elytron.

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.

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Noun

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)

EncyclopediaSeeElytron

wing case

n. See elytron.

wing case

Related to wing case: elytron, elytra

noun

Synonyms for wing case

noun either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings

Synonyms

elytron

Related Words

wing

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