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remigium

noun
re·​mig·​i·​um | \ -ēəm\
plural -s

Definition of remigium

: the anterior rigid part of the wing of an insect that is acted on by the muscles and is the chief effector of flight

History and Etymology for remigium

New Latin, from Latin, oarage, from remig-, remex oarsman

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