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Hypoptilum
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What's The Definition Of Hypoptilum?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hypoptilum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hypoptilum: See Also | Hypoptilum In Webster's Dictionary \Hy*pop"ti*lum\, n.; pl. L. {Hypoptila}, E.
{Hypoptilums}. [NL., fr. Gr. "ypo` beneath + ? down.]
(Zo["o]l.)
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}.
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