a. [f. ELYTR-ON + -OUS.] That resembles or has the nature of elytra.
1848. Johnston, in Proc. Berw. Nat. Club, II. VI. 302. The back … partially covered with an elytrous yellowish-brown ovate skin.
a. [f. ELYTR-ON + -OUS.] That resembles or has the nature of elytra.
1848. Johnston, in Proc. Berw. Nat. Club, II. VI. 302. The back … partially covered with an elytrous yellowish-brown ovate skin.
