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Webster 1913 Edition


Sheath-winged

Sheath′-wingedˊ

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Adj.
(Zool.)
Having elytra, or wing cases, as a beetle.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sheath-winged

SHE'ATH-WINGED

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Adj.
[sheath and wing.] Having cases for covering the wings; as a sheath-winged insect.