spuriae

plural noun

spu·​ri·​ae

ˈspyu̇rēˌē,

-pu̇rēˌī

: the feathers of the bastard wing of a bird

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Late Latin, feminine plural of spurius false

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Rhymes for spuriae

• glycosuria
• nocturia