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underwing

un·der·wing

uncommon

noun

1.

moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings

Origin

From under + wing.

Phrases

  • dark crimson underwing
  • pink underwing
  • sleepy underwing
  • take underwing
  • white underwing

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