tectrix

[tek-triks]

noun, plural tec·tri·ces [tek-truh-seez, tek-trahy-seez] /ˈtɛk trəˌsiz, tɛkˈtraɪ siz/. Ornithology.

covert(def 8).

Origin of tectrix

1760–70; < New Latin tēctrīx, equivalent to Latin teg(ere) to cover + -trīx -trix

Related formstec·tri·cial

[tek-trish-uh l] /tɛkˈtrɪʃ əl/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for tectrix

tectrix

noun plural tectrices (ˈtɛktrɪˌsiːz, tɛkˈtraɪsiːz)

(usually plural) ornithol another name for covert (def. 6)

Derived Formstectricial (tɛkˈtrɪʃəl), adjective

Word Origin for tectrix

C19: New Latin, from Latin tector plasterer, from tegere to cover

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