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1. (n.) elytron
one of the pair of hardened forewings of certain insects, as beetles, forming a protective covering for the rear wings.
Etymology: (1745–55; < NL < Gk élytron lit., cover, case, akin to eilýein to enfold, wrap)
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1. (noun) wing case, elytron
either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
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1. (noun) elytron
alt. of Elytrum
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