vingene

Vingene is the definite plural form of the Norwegian noun vinge, meaning wing. The term is used in both zoological and aeronautical contexts to describe the paired lifting surfaces of flying animals and aircraft. The indefinite plural is vinger and the definite plural is vingene.

In biology and anatomy, vingene refer to wings—the forelimb-based appendages used for flight by birds and many insects, as well as the wings of bats and other winged creatures. In many cases, the structure, development, and function of vingene are studied in ornithology, entomology, and comparative anatomy.

In aviation and aerospace contexts, vingene denote an aircraft's wings, which generate lift and contribute to stability, control, and performance. Wing design involves aspects such as airfoil shape, aspect ratio, sweep, dihedral, and mounting configuration (for example, high-wing or low-wing layouts).

Other uses: The term can appear in metaphorical phrases or idioms in Norwegian, reflecting expansion or range, and may be found in literature and media. The exact usage depends on context and register.

Etymology: Vinge derives from Old Norse and is related to other Germanic words for wing used across Scandinavia; the form vingene reflects Norwegian grammatical rules for definite plural nouns. See also ving, vingen, vinger.