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underwing

/ˈʌn.də.wɪŋ/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈʌn.də.wɪŋ/

A noun referring to a type of moth characterized by dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее тип моли, характеризующийся тусклыми передними крыльями и ярко окрашенными задними крыльями.
  1. Moth with colorful hindwings C1 formal scientific

    A type of moth that has dull or camouflaged forewings but brightly colored hind wings, often used to startle predators.

    • The underwing moth flashed its bright orange hindwings when disturbed.
    • Entomologists study the underwing's unique defensive behavior.
    • We spotted an underwing resting on the tree bark, its forewings perfectly camouflaged.

    🇷🇺Совка-ленточница

  • underwings plural form
  • underwings' possessive plural form
  • underwing's possessive singular form