wing bow

[ boh ]

noun

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

wing bow

/ bəʊ /

noun

1. a distinctive band of colour marking the wing of a bird

Word History and Origins

Origin of wing bow¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Avoid any tendency toward a ribbon on the wing-bow and also birds that are too light, ashy or washed out in the blue color.

From Project Gutenberg