Definition of Underwing

1. Noun. Moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings.

Generic synonyms: Noctuid, Noctuid Moth, Owlet Moth
Group relationships: Catacala, Genus Catacala
Specialized synonyms: Catocala Nupta, Red Underwing

Definition of Underwing

1. n. One of the posterior wings of an insect.

2. n. One of the posterior wings of an insect.

Definition of Underwing

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Medical Definition of Underwing

1. 1. One of the posterior wings of an insect. 2. Any one of numerous species of noctuid moths belonging to Catocala and allied genera, in which the hind wings are banded with red and black or other conspicuous colours. Many of the species are called red underwing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Underwing

underwater
underwater archaeology
underwater archeology
underwater diver
underway
underwear
underweight
underweights
underwent
underwhelm
underwhelmed
underwhelming
underwhelms
underwinding
underwing (current term)
underwing (current term)
underwings
underwire
underwires
underwit
underwits
underwood
underwood
Underwood's disease
underwoods
underwool
underwools
underwork
underworked
underworking

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