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rectrix

Rectrix (noun) means a governess; a rectoress.

noun
1
A governess; a rectoress.
2
A flight feather on the tails of birds, used for directional control.
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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin rēctrīx (“one who directs”). By surface analysis, rector + -trix.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of rectrix?

"rectrix" (noun) means a governess; a rectoress.

What are the different meanings of rectrix?

"rectrix" has 2 main meanings: 1. A governess; a rectoress; 2. A flight feather on the tails of birds, used for directional control.

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