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un⋅der⋅wing

  [uhn-der-wing]
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–noun
1. one of the hind wings of an insect.
2. any of several noctuid moths of the genus Catocala, characterized by red-, yellow-, or orange-banded hind wings.
Origin:
1525–35; under- + wing
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un·der·wing   (ŭn'dər-wĭng')   
n.  

  1. One of a pair of hind wings of an insect, such as a moth.

  2. Any of various noctuid moths of the genus Calocala, having brightly colored hind wings visible only during flight.

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