rhamphotheca

noun

rham·​pho·​the·​ca
ˌram(p)fəˈthēkə
plural -s
: the horny sheath composed of modified scales of a bird's bill

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from rhamph- + theca

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“Rhamphotheca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhamphotheca. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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