un·der·wing ( n d r-w ng )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. |
underwing [ˈʌndəˌwɪŋ]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the hind wing of an insect, esp when covered by the forewing
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) See red underwing, yellow underwing
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| Noun | 1. |  underwing - moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wingsnoctuid, noctuid moth, owlet moth - usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests Catacala, genus Catacala - moths whose larvae are cutworms: underwings Catocala nupta, red underwing - moth having dull forewings and red-marked hind wings |
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