barbule

Noun

Meaning

A very minute barb or beard.

One of the processes along the edges of the barbs of a feather, by which adjacent barbs interlock. See Feather.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

quill barb spike barbel instrument antenna barrel shaft filament spur prong spine cilium feeler palpus
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Close letter words and terms

barbudo barbulate barbulation barbuled barbut barbute