wing case

/wɪŋ keɪs/
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Other forms: wing cases

Definitions of wing case
  1. noun
    either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
    synonyms: elytron
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    type of:
    wing
    a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
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