elytron

== English == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἔλυτρον (élutron, “sheath”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɛlɪtɹɒn/ === Noun === elytron (plural elytra) A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects. Synonym: wingcase ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====