ochreae

/ɒkrˈiː/ or /ɒˈkrɪi/

Definitions

1. noun

A pair of wing-cases that are fused together at the base, found in certain insects, especially beetles

“The insect’s ochreae were a distinctive feature of its body.”

Synonyms

  • prothorax
  • wing-cases

Antonyms

  • apex
  • terminal