elytra

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Synonyms

wing case, elytron

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