Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Bronzewing · Bronze·wing · IPA /ˈbɹɒnzˌwɪŋ/ 01 n. An Australian pigeon of the genus Phaps, of several species; -- so called from its bronze plumage. 1. An Australian pigeon of the genus Phaps, of several species; -- so called from its bronze plumage.(Zool.)