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altrices

plural noun, often capitalized
al·​tri·​ces | \ al‧ˈtrÄ«(ËŒ)sÄ“z\

Definition of altrices

: altricial birds

First Known Use of altrices

1851, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for altrices

Latin, plural of altric-, altrix female nourisher, from altor male nourisher (from altus, past participle of alere to nourish + -or -or) + -ic-, -ix -trix

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