remiges

remiges Definition

remi·ges (rem′ə jēz′)

re′·mexrē′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)

remiges Related Forms

re·mig′·ial (ri mij′ē əl) adjective

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