rectrix

English

Etymology

Latin feminine form of rector, one who directs.

Noun

rectrix (plural rectrices)

  1. A governess; a rectoress.
  2. A flight feather on the tails of birds, used for directional control.
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.