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elytron

 

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Noun elytron has 1 sense
  1. wing case, elytron - either of the horny front wings in beetles and some other insects which cover and protect the functional hind wings
    --1 is a kind of wing

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Elytron

Noun: In biology, the elytron refers to the anterior, hardened forewings found in certain insect species, typically beetles.

Example 1: The elytra of the brightly colored ladybird beetle provide protection and enable flight.

Example 2: When at rest, the elytra cover and protect the delicate hindwings of the beetle.

Noun: In anatomy, the elytron is a reference to the earlobe or external ear region.

Example 1: The constant wearing of heavy earrings led to the elongation of her elytron.

Example 2: The piercing in his elytron was visible due to his short haircut.

Noun: Elytron can also be used in architecture to describe the external protective casing of a building, often used in Roman construction.

Example 1: The remarkable durability of the concrete elytron allowed the ancient temple to withstand centuries of weathering.

Example 2: The intricately adorned elytron added a touch of grandeur to the otherwise plain exterior of the palace.

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