tectrix

noun

tec·​trix

ˈtektriks

plural tectrices

-rəˌsēz,

tekˈtrīˌsēz

: covert sense 3

Word History

Etymology

New Latin tectric-, tectrix, feminine of Latin tector one that covers, from tectus (past participle of tegere to cover) + -or

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