word
elytra
EL-ih-truh
ˈɛlɪtrəListen
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Syllable breakdown
elytra
Dictionary meaning
The hardened forewings of beetles (Coleoptera) that form a protective case over the membranous hindwings.
History and origin
Greek — 'elytron' (cover, sheath).
Common mispronunciations
ee-LY-trahEL-ee-trah
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