underwing

[ uhn-der-wing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

one of the hind wings of an insect.
Also underwing moth. any of several noctuid moths of the genus Catocala, characterized by red-, yellow-, or orange-banded hind wings.

underwing

/ ˈʌndəˌwɪŋ /

First recorded in 1525–35; under- + wing

Underwing, un′dėr-wing, n. a moth with conspicuous underwings, esp.

The bases of the primaries are bright chestnut, and the whole underwing is of that color; bill black; eye and feet reddish.

The first thing I ever got from her was a lovely look, the first time ever I set eyes on her she came with an underwing moth.

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