tegula
nounEtymology Borrowed from Latin tegula (“a tile”), from tegō (“to cover”). Doublet of tile.
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Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences A small sclerite situated above the base of the costal vein in the wings of various insects, and attached to the anterolateral portion of the mesonotum.
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Archaeology, History, Human sciences, Sciences A flat Roman roof tile with raised edges, joined together by an imbrex.
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Biology, Malacology, Natural sciences Any sea snail in the genus Tegula.