upperpart

noun

up·​per·​part ˈə-pər-ˌpärt How to pronounce upperpart (audio)
: a part lying on the upper side (as of a bird)

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upperpart was in 1526

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Cite this Entry

“Upperpart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upperpart. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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