tectum

[ tek-tuhm ]

noun,plural tec·tums, tec·ta [tek-tuh]. /ˈtɛk tə/. Anatomy, Zoology.
  1. a rooflike structure.

Origin of tectum

1
1900–05; <New Latin, Latin tēctum roof, special use of neuter of tēctus, past participle of tegere to cover; cf. protect

Other words from tectum

  • tectal, tec·to·ri·al [tek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-], /tɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/, adjective

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