elytron
noun /'ɛlɪ,trɑn/
- Definition
- either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
- Example
- The word 'elytron' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7