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QUILL FEATHERS

\kwˈɪl fˈɛðəz], \kwˈɪl fˈɛðəz], \k_w_ˈɪ_l f_ˈɛ_ð_ə_z]\

Definitions of QUILL FEATHERS

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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The feathers of the wings (remiges) and tail (rectrices) of a Bird.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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