elytron

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛlɪtɹɒn/

Noun

elytron (plural elytra)

1. A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects.

Translations

• French: élytre
• Russian: надкры́лье

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