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tegula

Syllabification: (teg·u·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈtegyələ/

Definition of tegula

noun (plural tegulae /-ˌlē/)

  • 1 Entomology a small scalelike sclerite covering the base of the forewing in many insects.
  • 2 Archaeology a flat roof tile, used especially in Roman roofs.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'tile', from tegere 'to cover'

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