underwing

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1un·der·wing

noun \ˈən-dər-ˌwiŋ\

Definition of UNDERWING

1
: one of the posterior wings of an insect
2
: any of various noctuid moths (especially 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

First Known Use of UNDERWING

1535

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