Meaning Of The Word Rectrix

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rectrix in American English
any of the large tail feathers of a bird, that are important for controlling the direction of flight
noun: one of the tail feathers of a bird controlling direction during flight

rectrix in British English
noun: any of the large stiff feathers of a bird's tail, used in controlling the direction of flight

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