elytron

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈe-lə-ˌträn\
- /ˈe.lɪ.trɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈe-lə-ˌträn\

Definitions of elytron word

noun elytron Each of the two wing cases of a beetle. 1
noun elytron either of the horny front wings of beetles and some other insects, which cover and protect the hind wings 0
noun elytron either of the front pair of modified, usually thickened, wings in certain insects, esp. beetles, which act as protective covering for the rear wings 0
noun elytron A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects. 0

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elytron popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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