Afterfeather
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Afterfeather is a noun meaning (ornithology) The downy lower barbs of a feather.
Meaning
(ornithology) The downy lower barbs of a feather.
Word Forms
- afterfeathers
Synonyms for afterfeather
Depending on context, synonyms include hyporachis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyporachis, barbule, tailfeather, quill, feather, featherlet.
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