Definitions for rectrix

rectrix rec·trix

Spelling: [rek-triks]
IPA: /ˈrɛk trɪks/

Rectrix is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 91 anagrams from letters in rectrix (ceirrtx).

Definitions for rectrix

noun

  1. one of the tail feathers of a bird controlling direction during flight.

Origin of rectrix

1605-15; Latin rēctrīx, feminine of rēctor rector

Examples for rectrix

rectrix, rek′triks, n. one of the long tail-feathers of a bird, so called because used in steering the bird in its flight:—pl.

The outermost rectrix of No. 31633 is wholly white; the second rectrix is nearly as white.

Word Value for rectrix
Scrable

16

Words with friends

17

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