remex

noun

re·​mex

ˈrēˌmeks

plural remiges

ˈreməˌjēz

: a primary or secondary quill feather of the wing of a bird

Word History

Etymology

New Latin remig-, remex, from Latin, oarsman, from remus oar + -ig- (from agere to drive)

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Rhymes for remex

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• annexe
• apex
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• carex
• codecs
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• duplex
• execs
• fedex