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Word: Rectrices
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: from Latin, feminine plural of rector ‘ruler’ (see rector)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛktrɪsiːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the larger feathers in a bird's tail, used for steering in flight.
Short Definition:larger feathers in bird's tail
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