any of the main wing and tail feathers (remiges and rectrices) of a bird.
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释义 | the world > animals > birds > parts of or bird defined by > [noun] > tail > feather(s) of > used for steering (4) quill feather1678 any of the main wing and tail feathers (remiges and rectrices) of a bird. rectrix1813 Ornithology. Usually in plural. Each of the row of large, strong feathers (typically six pairs) which form the principal part of the tail in most… rudder1884 Ornithology. Each of the large, strong feathers which form the principal part of the tail in most birds and are typically used in flight for steering… steerer1895 (See quot. 1895.) |
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