greenwing

noun

green·​wing ˈgrēn-ˌwiŋ How to pronounce greenwing (audio)

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Jamie Pinter reported limits of greenwings near East Bernard. Bink Grimes, Houston Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of greenwing was in 1832

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“Greenwing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greenwing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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