piuma

Definitions of piuma
  1. noun
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
    synonyms: livrea, penna, pennacchio, piumaggio
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    types:
    peluria, piumino
    soft fine feathers
    calamo
    any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird
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