forewing

/ˌfɔrˈwɪŋ/
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Other forms: forewings

Definitions of forewing
  1. noun
    either of the anterior pair of wings on an insect that has four wings
    synonyms: fore wing, fore-wing
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    type of:
    wing
    a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
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