Synonyms for tegula
- noun
Most common
epaulette UK
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- tegulae → epaulettes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tegula | falling | |
| epaulette | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- epaulet
- 9 letters
- epaulette