Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

upperwing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: up-per-wing
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The upper part of a wing of a bird or butterfly

Example Sentences

"The original article (which see) mentions that the primary shafts on the upperwings lacked any whitish coloration."

Etymology

From upper + wing.

Inflected Forms

upperwings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

wingtip underwing

Questions

What does upperwing mean?: The upper part of a wing of a bird or butterfly
Where does upperwing come from?: From upper + wing.

How to pronounce upperwing

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