contour feather

noun

Any feather possessing a central shaft (rachis), usually with vanes composed of barbs.

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Meanings

nouncontour feather (plural contour feathers)

plural contour feathers

  1. biologyAny feather possessing a central shaft (rachis), usually with vanes composed of barbs.
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