sheath-winged

sheath-winged
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
: having the wings covered by sheaths : having elytra or wing cases

beetles are sheath-winged insects

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sheathˈ-winged adjective (zoology)
Coleopterous
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Main Entry:sheath

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sheath-winged «SHEETH WIHNGD», adjective.
having the wings sheathed in elytra, as a beetle.

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