elytra
(el-y-tra)
3 syllables
Definition
plural noun. the hard outer wings of certain insects.
Example Sentence
I watched the beetle seperate its elytra before it flew away.
More Example Sentences
Elytra protect the insect's delicate wings.
Synonyms
wing covers; protective wings
Antonyms
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