tegula

[ teg-yuh-luh ]

noun

, plural teg·u·lae [teg, -y, uh, -lee].

1. (in certain insects) a scalelike lobe at the base of the forewing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tegula¹

First recorded in 1820–30, tegula is from the Latin word tēgula tile

Example Sentences

The actual base of the anterior wing is covered by a little convex somewhat shell-like cap, called the tegula (T).

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