tectrices

Variant of tectrix

tectrix definition

tec·trix (tek′triks′)

noun pl. tectrices -·tri·ces′ (-tri sēz′)

wing covert

Etymology: ModL, fem. of L tector, one who covers < tectus, pp. of tegere, to cover: see thatch

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