remigial

Definitions


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Of or relating to structures in a bird's wing (or tail); (in later use) specifically of or relating to the remiges of a bird's wing.

- Of or relating to the remigium of an insect wing.


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Origin:
late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Dallington (b. 1561), author and courtier. Originally from classical Latin rēmigium action of rowing (from rēmigare + -ium) + -al, after Italian remigale; compare also Italian remigio rhythmic motion of the wings of birds in flight




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