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clearwing

clearwing noun: any of various moths, of the family Sesiidae, that have transparent wings.

Noun

clearwing (plural clearwings)

  1. Any of various moths, of the family Sesiidae, that have transparent wings
    Synonyms:
    clearwing moth
  2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies, usually of the tribe Ithomiini, that have transparent wings
    Synonyms:
    clearwing butterfly

Synonyms of clearwing

  • clearwing moth
  • clearwing butterfly

Forms of clearwing

pluralclearwings

Origin of clearwing

clear + wing

Words formed from clearwing

Phrases with clearwing

Questions about clearwing

What does clearwing mean?
Clearwing means any of various moths, of the family Sesiidae, that have transparent wings.
What part of speech is clearwing?
Clearwing is a noun.
What is the plural of clearwing?
The plural of clearwing is clearwings.

Words near clearwing in the dictionary

  1. clearway
  2. clearways
  3. clearweb
  4. clearweed
  5. clearweeds
  6. clearwing
  7. clearwings
  8. cleary
  9. Clearys
  10. cleat
  11. cleated

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