What is another word for Rectrix?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛktɹɪks] (IPA) 
Rectrix is defined as a single feather on the tail of a bird, especially a bird of prey. There are a few synonyms that can be used in its place, including tail feather, tail plume, and quill (when referring specifically to a feather that is used as a writing instrument). In context, rectrix can also be replaced with the word tail, as it refers specifically to a feather on the tail. Other related terms that can be used include rachis, which is the central stalk of a feather, and vanes, which are the flat, thin parts of a feather that extend from the rachis.
