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podotheca

[pod-uh-thee-kuh]

noun

Ornithology.

plural

podothecae 

  1. the horny integument covering unfeathered portions of the legs and toes of most birds.

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Other Word Forms

  • podothecal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of podotheca1

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; podo-, theca
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Example Sentences

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Podotheca: that part of pupa that covers the legs of future adult.

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