翅鞘
chì​qiào

elytra

  • created sense approved 翅鞘 · chì​qiào · elytra — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    翅鞘

    chì​qiào

    elytra

    the hardened forewings of certain insects, such as beetles, that serve as protective covers for the hindwings

    翅 (literal) → 翅 · chì · wing 鞘 (literal) → 鞘 · qiào · sheath

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