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either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

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  1. n. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight
  2. n either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight