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contour feather

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contour feather
n.
Any of the outermost feathers of a bird, forming the visible body contour and plumage.
contour feather
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) any of the feathers that cover the body of an adult bird, apart from the wings and tail, and determine its shape
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Noun1.contour feathercontour feather - feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape
feather, plumage, plume - the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds


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