greenwing

noun

green·​wing ˈgrēn-ˌwiŋ How to pronounce greenwing (audio)

Examples of greenwing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jamie Pinter reported limits of greenwings near East Bernard. Bink Grimes, Houston Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greenwing was in 1832

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“Greenwing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenwing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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