Rectrix Definition

rĕktrĭks
rectrices
noun
Any of the large tail feathers of a bird, that are important for controlling the direction of flight.
Webster's New World

A governess; a rectoress.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Rectrix

Noun

Singular:
rectrix
Plural:
rectrices

Origin of Rectrix

  • Latin rēctrīx feminine of rēctor director rector

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin feminine form of rector, one who directs.

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

RREREC

Words Ending With

XIXRIX

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Words Starting With R and Ending With X

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