underwing

un·der·wing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-der-wing]
- /ˈʌn dərˌwɪŋ/
- /ˌʌndˈɜːwərɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der-wing]
- /ˈʌn dərˌwɪŋ/

Definitions of underwing word

noun underwing one of the hind wings of an insect. 1
noun underwing any of several noctuid moths of the genus Catocala, characterized by red-, yellow-, or orange-banded hind wings. 1
noun underwing the hind wing of an insect, esp when covered by the forewing 0
noun underwing either of the pair of hind wings of an insect 0
noun underwing any of various noctuid moths (esp. genus Catocala) having brightly colored hind wings that are hidden under drab forewings except during flight 0

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Origin of underwing

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

First recorded in 1525-35; under- + wing

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Parts of speech for Underwing

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underwing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

underwing usage trend in Literature

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