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tegula

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛgjʊlə/
Definition of tegula

noun (plural tegulae /-liː/)

Entomology
  • a small scale-like sclerite covering the base of the forewing in many insects.

Origin:

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

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