Meaning Of The Word Elytron

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elytron in American English
either of the front pair of modified, usually thickened, wings in certain insects, esp. beetles, which act as protective covering for the rear wings
noun: one of the pair of hardened forewings of certain insects, as beetles, forming a protective covering for the posterior or flight wings

elytron in British English
noun: either of the horny front wings of beetles and some other insects, which cover and protect the hind wings

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