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contour feather

/ˌkɑntʊər ˌfɛðər/
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Other forms: contour feathers

Definitions of contour feather
  1. noun
    feathers covering the body of an adult bird and determining its shape
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    type of:
    feather, plumage, plume
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
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