hypoptilum

Noun

Meaning

An accessory plume arising from the posterior side of the stem of the contour feathers of many birds; -- called also aftershaft. See Illust. of Feather.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

aftershaft

Derivatives

hypoptila hypoptilums

Close letter words and terms

hypopteron Hypopterus macropterus hypopterygiaceous Hypoptophis wilsonii hypoptychid hypopygial