Definitions For Tegula

Noun

{{en-noun, tegulae}} (entomology) 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. (archaeology) A flat Roman roof tile with raised edges, joined together by an imbrex. (malacology) Any sea snail in the genus Tegula.

Derived terms

subtegula

Further reading

{{pedialite, Tegula (insect anatomy)}} {{pedialite, Imbrex and tegula}}

Etymology

From {{bor, en, la, tegula, t=a tile}}, from tegō, t=to cover. {{doublet, en, tile}}.