Upperwing

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The upper part of a wing of a bird or butterfly

    "The original article (which see) mentions that the primary shafts on the upperwings lacked any whitish coloration."

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"The original article (which see) mentions that the primary shafts on the upperwings lacked any whitish coloration."

Etymology

From upper + wing.

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