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Word: Tegula
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘tile’, from tegere ‘to cover’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtɛɡjʊlə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small scale-like sclerite covering the base of the forewing in many insects.
Short Definition:sclerite covering base of forewing in many insects
Definition:
a flat roof tile, used especially in ancient Rome.
Short Definition:flat roof tile
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