(entomology) A small sclerite situated above the base of the costal vein in the wings of various insects, and attached to the anterolateral portion of the mesonotum.

plural of tegula

Composed of small plates, as of horn or metal, overlapping like tiles; said of a kind of ancient armor.

Resembling or relating to a tile; arranged like tiles; consisting of tiles / (entomology) Relating to a tegula

In a tegular manner.

(archaeology) The construction of a roof from tegulae.