singlewinged

Singlewinged is an English adjective (occasionally used as a noun) describing something that has only one wing. The term is a straightforward compound of “single” and “winged,” but it is not common in formal lexicon; more typical variants in writing are “one-winged” or, in design contexts, simply “monoplane” for aircraft.

In biology and folklore, singlewinged can be used to describe creatures depicted with a single wing, a deliberate asymmetry, or symbolic representations of vulnerability and resilience. In fiction and visual art, the term may characterize beings or characters whose lone wing sets them apart from fully winged counterparts, often serving symbolic or thematic purposes.

In aviation and engineering discourse, “single-winged” is rarely the preferred label. The established term for an aircraft with one main wing is “monoplane,” while historical or speculative discussions might employ descriptive phrases such as “single-winged design” without implying a formal category.

Etymology: the word is a direct compound of “single” and “winged,” aligned with English descriptive formation. Its usage is largely descriptive and stylistic rather than technical.

See also: Monoplane; One-winged animal; Winged myth; Asymmetry in biology.