A sheath-like covering. Applied to various animal and vegetable structures. ‘The horny covering of the bill or feet of a bird; esp. a sort of…
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| 释义 | the world > animals > birds > parts of or bird defined by > [noun] > feet > part of (4) sheath1781 A sheath-like covering. Applied to various animal and vegetable structures. ‘The horny covering of the bill or feet of a bird; esp. a sort of… instep1783 The corresponding part in the leg of a bird. pad1837 Any cushion-like part of the human or animal body (frequently with distinguishing word); spec. the soft fleshy part on the front of the end joint… ocrea1890 Zoology. A sheath resembling the ocrea of a plant; spec. the boot (boot, n.3 6f) of a bird. Obsolete. rare. |
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