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remi·ges (rem′ə jēz′)

plural noun sing. remex re′·mex (rē′meks)

the large quill feathers of a bird's wing; the primary and secondary contour feathers

Etymology: ModL, pl. of remex < L, rower < remus, oar (see row) + agere, to move (see act)

Related Forms:

  • remigial re·mig′·ial (ri mij′ē əl) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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