Definition of rectrices in English:

rectrices

plural nounˈrɛktrɪsiːz

Ornithology

The larger feathers in a bird's tail, used for steering in flight.
Compare with remiges
Example sentencesExamples
- I plucked the outer right rectrix (tail feather), thereby inducing the growth of a replacement.
- That scheduling results in little overlap between molt of rectrices and outer primaries, both of which are important to landing.
- We also removed the central rectrix from the right side of the tail of each adult to determine feather growth rate.
- Most birds showed signs of moderate to heavy wear of the secondary coverts and rectrices.
- Age determination was based on the shape of rectrices.
Synonyms
plume, quill

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, feminine plural of rector 'ruler' (see rector).

Definition of rectrices in US English:

rectrices

plural nounˈrekˌtrəsēz

Ornithology

The larger feathers in a bird's tail, used for steering in flight.
Compare with remiges
Example sentencesExamples
- Most birds showed signs of moderate to heavy wear of the secondary coverts and rectrices.
- I plucked the outer right rectrix (tail feather), thereby inducing the growth of a replacement.
- We also removed the central rectrix from the right side of the tail of each adult to determine feather growth rate.
- Age determination was based on the shape of rectrices.
- That scheduling results in little overlap between molt of rectrices and outer primaries, both of which are important to landing.
Synonyms
plume, quill

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, feminine plural of rector ‘ruler’ (see rector).

单词	rectrices
释义	Definition of rectrices in English: rectrices plural nounˈrɛktrɪsiːz Ornithology The larger feathers in a bird's tail, used for steering in flight. Compare with remiges Example sentencesExamples I plucked the outer right rectrix (tail feather), thereby inducing the growth of a replacement. That scheduling results in little overlap between molt of rectrices and outer primaries, both of which are important to landing. We also removed the central rectrix from the right side of the tail of each adult to determine feather growth rate. Most birds showed signs of moderate to heavy wear of the secondary coverts and rectrices. Age determination was based on the shape of rectrices. Synonyms plume, quill Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin, feminine plural of rector 'ruler' (see rector). Definition of rectrices in US English: rectrices plural nounˈrekˌtrəsēz Ornithology The larger feathers in a bird's tail, used for steering in flight. Compare with remiges Example sentencesExamples Most birds showed signs of moderate to heavy wear of the secondary coverts and rectrices. I plucked the outer right rectrix (tail feather), thereby inducing the growth of a replacement. We also removed the central rectrix from the right side of the tail of each adult to determine feather growth rate. Age determination was based on the shape of rectrices. That scheduling results in little overlap between molt of rectrices and outer primaries, both of which are important to landing. Synonyms plume, quill Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin, feminine plural of rector ‘ruler’ (see rector).
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