THECA


Meaning of THECA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈthē-kə ]

noun

( plural the·cae ˈthē-ˌsē, -ˌkē)

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek thēkē case — more at tick

Date: circa 1666

: an enveloping sheath or case of an animal or animal part

• the·cal ˈthē-kəl adjective

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