Elytron

/ˌɛləˈtrɑn/

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Other forms: elytra

Definitions of elytron

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

synonyms: wing case

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type of:
wing
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

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