Underwing definition

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One of a pair of hind wings of an insect, especially a moth or butterfly.
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Any of various noctuid moths chiefly of the genus Calocala, having drab forewings and brightly colored hind wings that are not visible when the moth is at rest.
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The underside of a wing, as of a bird or airplane.
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Either of the pair of hind wings of an insect.
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Any of various noctuid moths (esp. genus Catocala) having brightly colored hind wings that are hidden under drab forewings except during flight.
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A hind wing on an insect.
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A member of the genus Catocala, a nocturnal moth which usually has brightly coloured underwings.
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(ornithology) The underside of a bird's wing.
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Noun

Singular:
underwing
Plural:
underwings

Origin of underwing

Underwing Sentence Examples

  • In the sunlight you could make out the rufous body and underwing coverts.

  • It is mounted in the underwing pylons provided by DLR upon request.

  • Current status The dark crimson underwing requires large areas of mature oak woodland.

  • It showed well in flight as well, especially its clear white underwing.

  • Moths such as the red underwing have brightly colored hindwings, which the moth when disturbed will quickly flash.

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