Aftershaft
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aftershaft is a noun meaning (ornithology) An accessory plume arising from the posterior of the contour feathers of many birds.
Meaning
(ornithology) An accessory plume arising from the posterior of the contour feathers of many birds.
Word Forms
- aftershafts
Synonyms for aftershaft
Depending on context, synonyms include hypoptilum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include feathered, hypoptilum, axial, uppertail, undercovert, uropygium.
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