wing bow

American

[boh] / boʊ /

noun

the distinctively colored feathers on the shoulder or bend of the wing of a bird.

wing bow British

/ bəʊ /

noun

a distinctive band of colour marking the wing of a bird

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Etymology

Origin of wing bow

First recorded in 1865–70

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