Dictionary.com
definitions

tegula

[teg-yuh-luh]
|

noun, plural teg·u·lae [teg-yuh-lee] /ˈtɛg yəˌli/.

(in certain insects) a scalelike lobe at the base of the forewing.

Origin of tegula

First recorded in 1820–30, tegula is from the Latin word tēgula tile
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for tegula

Historical Examples of tegula

  • The actual base of the anterior wing is covered by a little convex somewhat shell-like cap, called the tegula (T).