forewing

[ fawr-wing, fohr- ]

noun

1. either of the anterior and usually smaller pair of wings wings of an insect having four wings. wings.

forewing

/ ˈfɔːˌwɪŋ /

noun

1. either wing of the anterior pair of an insect's two pairs of wings

Word History and Origins

Origin of forewing¹

First recorded in 1885–90; fore- + wing

Example Sentences

The pale blue forewing patch is the best field mark, as drakes are usually in eclipse until January or longer.

From Project Gutenberg

I remember that she had two light yellow lines on each forewing.

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Two or more of the radial nervures in the forewing arise from a common stalk or are suppressed.

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A form was bred by Deschange from Zatima in which even the field in the forewing is obliterated.

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