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Rectrix

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Translation of "rectrix" into Russian

rectrix
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈrɛktrɪks/
US
/ˈrɛktrɪks/
rectrix
rectrices pl
The rectrix is an important feather for the bird's flight control.
Ректрица - это важное перо для управления полетом птицы.

Definitions

rectrix
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈrɛktrɪks/
US
/ˈrɛktrɪks/
A feather on the tail of a bird, used for steering during flight.
The bird's rectrices were spread wide as it navigated through the trees.
A woman who serves as a rector; a female incumbent of the position of rector.
The parish welcomed its new rectrix during Sunday's service.

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