hind wing
noun
the second, posterior, or metathoracic wing of an insect.
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Origin of hind wing
First recorded in 1930–35
Words nearby hind wing
Hindustan, Hindustani, Hindutva, hindward, hindwater, hind wing, Hines, Hinesville, hiney, hinge, hinged flap
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Example sentences from the Web for hind wing
The termen of the hind-wing is also furnished with variable indentations.
New Zealand Moths and Butterflies|G. V. HudsonThe former is green on the upper side with yellow spots on the hind-wing, and the long tails are tipped with yellow.
The Heart of Nature|Francis YounghusbandThe transverse fold of the hind-wing is towards the tip, about two-thirds of the wing-length from the base.