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forewing

forewing is the alternative form of fore wing.

Meaning of fore wing

Noun

fore wing (plural fore wings)

  1. Of an insect, either member of the pair of wings closest to the head.

Forms of forewing

pluralforewings

Origin of forewing

From fore- + wing.

Words formed from forewing

Questions about forewing

What is forewing the alternative form of?
Forewing is the alternative form of fore wing.

Words near forewing in the dictionary

  1. forewent
  2. forewheel
  3. forewheels
  4. forewind
  5. forewinds
  6. forewing
  7. forewinged
  8. forewings
  9. forewinter
  10. forewinters
  11. forewisdom

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