tectrix (ˈtɛktrɪks) ![]() | |
| —n , pl tectrices | |
| (usually plural) ornithol another name for covert | |
| [C19: New Latin, from Latin tector plasterer, from tegere to cover] | |
| tectricial | |
| —adj | |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |