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Merriam Webster's

noun (plural rectrices) Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, feminine of rector one that directs Date: 1768 any of the quill feathers of a bird's tail that are important in controlling flight direction — see bird illustration

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. (pl. rectrices) a bird's strong tail-feather directing flight. Etymology: L, fem. of rector ruler: see RECTOR

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Rectrix Rec"trix (-tr?ks), n.; pl. Rectrices (-tr?"s?z). [L., fem. of rector.] 1. A governess; a rectoress. 2. (Zo["o]l.) One of the quill feathers of the tail of a bird.