beeswing

noun

bees·​wing

ˈbēz-ˌwiŋ

1

: a film of shining scales of tartar formed in port and some other wines after long keeping

2

: very thin filmy pieces of bran

beeswinged

ˈbēz-ˌwiŋd

adjective

Word History

Etymology

bee's (genitive of bee entry 1) + wing

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