"fore wing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fore wings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fore wing (plural fore wings)
  1. (entomology, in an insect) Either member of the pair of wings closest to the head. Categories (topical): Entomology Synonyms: forewing
    Sense id: en-fore_wing-en-noun-cSZaTtTi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences

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