Meaning Of The Word Forewing

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forewing in American English
either of the front pair of wings present in most insects and sometimes forming a cover for the hind pair
noun: either of the anterior and usually smaller pair of wings of an insect having four wings

forewing in British English
noun: either wing of the anterior pair of an insect's two pairs of wings

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