noun
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.