2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of noctuid moths belonging to {Catocala} and allied genera, in which the hind wings are banded with red and black or other conspicuous colors. Many of the species are called {red underwing}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
underwing — [un′dər wiŋ΄] n. 1. either of the pair of hind wings of an insect 2. any of various noctuid moths (esp. genus Catocala) having brightly colored hind wings that are hidden under drab forewings except during flight … English World dictionary
underwing — I. noun Date: 1535 1. one of the posterior wings of an insect 2. any of various noctuid moths (especially genus Catocala) that have the hind wings banded with contrasting colors (as red and black) called also underwing moth 3. the underside of a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
underwing — noun a) A hind wing on an insect. The upper wings of the moth which Jacob held were undoubtedly marked with kidney shaped spots of a fulvous hue. But there was no crescent upon the underwing. b) A member of the genus Catocala; a nocturnal moth… … Wiktionary
underwing — noun 1》 the hindwing of an insect, especially when it is normally hidden by a forewing. ↘used in names of noctuid moths with drab forewings and brightly coloured hindwings, e.g. yellow underwing. 2》 the underside of a bird s wing … English new terms dictionary
underwing moth — underwing moth, any one of a group of moths having brightly colored hind wings which are visible only in flight … Useful english dictionary
underwing moth — noun see underwing I … New Collegiate Dictionary
underwing — /un deuhr wing /, n. 1. one of the hind wings of an insect. 2. any of several noctuid moths of the genus Catocala, characterized by red , yellow , or orange banded hind wings. [1525 35; UNDER + WING] * * * … Universalium
underwing — un•der•wing [[t]ˈʌn dərˌwɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) ent one of the hind wings of an insect 2) ent any of several noctuid moths of the genus Catocala, characterized by red , yellow , or orange banded hind wings • Etymology: 1525–35 … From formal English to slang
underwing — /ˈʌndəwɪŋ/ (say unduhwing) noun a hind wing of an insect …
underwing — n. a wing placed under or partly covered by another … Useful english dictionary
